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Tissington and Lea Hall CP

Tissington Village – Thorpe Cloud — West Path loop from Tissington

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Tissington and Lea Hall CP

Tissington Village – Thorpe Cloud — West Path loop from Tissington

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Tissington Village – Thorpe Cloud — West Path loop from Tissington

03:10

11.1km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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346 m

Tissington Village

Highlight • Settlement

Tissington Village, located in England's Peak District, is a picturesque hamlet known for its well-preserved historic cottages, charming tea rooms, and an annual well dressing tradition. It embodies the quintessential charm of English countryside life.

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420 m

Yew Tree Well

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the most celebrated events in the village is the annual Well Dressing festival, a unique and tradition that dates back centuries.

What is Well Dressing? Well dressing is an ancient custom that involves decorating wells and springs with intricate and beautiful designs made from natural materials such as flowers, petals, leaves, and seeds.

Some suggest the tradition began after Tissington escaped the Black Death, with villagers attributing their survival to the purity of their water supply.

Pagan Origins: Another theory suggests the custom may have roots in pagan practices of offering thanks to the gods of wells and springs

The festival usually takes place during Ascension Week, a religious observance that occurs 40 days after Easter Sunday.

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2.00 km

Old Stone Ruin in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

4.23 km

Thorpe Cloud — West Path

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

gets very slippy when wet

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4.93 km

Dovedale Public Footpath

Highlight • Trail

this is a fairly hard route.

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5.02 km

Izaak Walton Gauging Station and Weir

Highlight • Bridge

This weir was constructed by the Trent River Authority in 1969. Its purpose is to measure continually the flow of water in the River Dove.

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6.81 km

St Leonard's Church

Highlight • Other

8.00 km

The Old Dog

Highlight • Restaurant

The Old Dog offers unfussy food and drinks in a relaxing atmosphere. It's a family run pub with great walks from the door. They are dog and muddy walker friendly.
Open Wed to Sun from 11:00 - 22:00. The kitchen is open from 12:00 - 20:00 but closes at 18:00 on a Sunday.

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10.5 km

Mill Pond Plantation

Forest

11.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.79 km

2.56 km

2.35 km

1.24 km

132 m

Surfaces

4.45 km

2.36 km

2.01 km

953 m

929 m

374 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

21°C

10°C

46 %

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Tissington Village – Thorpe Cloud — West Path loop from Tissington

Tissington Village

Yew Tree Well

Old Stone Ruin in Peak District National Park

Thorpe Cloud — West Path

Dovedale Public Footpath

Izaak Walton Gauging Station and Weir

St Leonard's Church

The Old Dog

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