Pilsbury Castle Earthworks – The Royal Oak, Hurdlow loop from Flagg

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Pilsbury Castle Earthworks – The Royal Oak, Hurdlow loop from Flagg

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Pilsbury Castle Earthworks – The Royal Oak, Hurdlow loop from Flagg

03:29

12.5km

240m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.69 km

View of Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is a beautiful spot above the little Hamlet of Earl Sterndale and looking towards Hitter Hill and Axe edge. From here you can drop down and then climb up …

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2.97 km

High Wheeldon Summit Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

High Wheeldon is a distinctive dome-shaped hill that offers fabulous views over Chrome and Parkhouse. The short but steep hill involves a slog to the summit but it’s well worth …

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4.54 km

The Pack Horse Inn

Highlight • Pub

Country inn from 1500s with exposed stone, garden and real fires.

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6.54 km

Pilsbury Castle Earthworks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Limestone craggy outcrop used strategically to create a rampart for an ancient settlement and motte and bailey castle.

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9.61 km

Stone Cross Formation, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Monument

10.4 km

The Royal Oak Pub

Highlight • Pub

Awesome food. We will be returning.

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10.4 km

The Royal Oak, Hurdlow

Highlight • Pub

Stopped to get a few pics, noticed this pub has a bike repair station! What a place. Didn't get to go in as they were still closed, but if you …

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12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.20 km

3.64 km

1.59 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.10 km

3.64 km

3.40 km

765 m

302 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

12°C

5°C

15 %

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Pilsbury Castle Earthworks – The Royal Oak, Hurdlow loop from Flagg

View of Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill

High Wheeldon Summit Trig Point

The Pack Horse Inn

Pilsbury Castle Earthworks

Stone Cross Formation, Peak District National Park

The Royal Oak Pub

The Royal Oak, Hurdlow

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