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United Kingdom
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East Midlands
Derbyshire
Derbyshire Dales
Hartington Middle Quarter

Chrome Hill – Parkhouse Hill loop from Parkhouse Hill

Moderate

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Chrome Hill – Parkhouse Hill loop from Parkhouse Hill

02:37

8.90km

250m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 14, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.91 km

Chrome Hill Ridge

Highlight • Summit

Again if you are a confident hiker/climber then there are some alternative routes for you up here rather than staying on the main path, especially in the muddy terrain ive had today.

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2

5.02 km

Stone Arch and Cave on Chrome Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Hidden cave snuck away on the hillside overlooking the landscape.

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3

5.15 km

Chrome Hill

Highlight • Climb

Chrome Hill, and its smaller neighbour Parkhouse Hill, are amongst some of the most distinctive hills in the Peak District. Commonly known as the ‘Dragon’s Back’, the hill boasts amazing views and a wonderful challenge.

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5.21 km

Chrome Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Chrome Hill, and its smaller neighbour Parkhouse Hill, are amongst some of the most distinctive hills in the Peak District. Commonly known as the ‘Dragon’s Back’ the rugged hills boast …

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5.60 km

View of Parkhouse Hill

Highlight • Summit

This is probably the most perfect hill to get to grips with scrambling and using your hands, so many ways up and down, you could spend the day on this hill alone.

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6.01 km

Axe Edge Climb

Highlight • Climb

Very scenic and quiet climb all the way to the top of Axe edge starting from Glutton Bridge,
Not a great surface and some deep cattle grids to be careful of at speed

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7

6.08 km

Park Hill Scramble

Highlight • Climb

Slippery when wet!

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8

6.22 km

Parkhouse Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Gets very slippery when wet, take care.

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8.90 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.21 km

3.87 km

804 m

Surfaces

3.81 km

2.13 km

1.32 km

1.22 km

350 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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