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East Midlands
Derbyshire
High Peak
Chinley, Buxworth And Brownside

View from Cracken Edge – Lantern Pike summit loop from Chinley

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Hiking trails & Routes
East Midlands
Derbyshire
High Peak
Chinley, Buxworth And Brownside

View from Cracken Edge – Lantern Pike summit loop from Chinley

Hard

4

hikers

View from Cracken Edge – Lantern Pike summit loop from Chinley

05:36

18.0km

670m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.79 km

Cracken Edge Winding House

Highlight • Historical Site

This old winding house used to house a winding engine, which is a machine that lowers and raises miners and materials into and out of mines. It is a part …

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2

1.80 km

3

2.51 km

View from Cracken Edge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a brew, enjoy the view!

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4

7.60 km

Sett Valley Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The Sett Valley Trail is a 2.5 mile recreational trail for walkers, cyclists and horse riders linking New Mills and Hayfield.

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5

9.53 km

Fallen Lantern Pike Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

Be sure to approach from the correct field - the other is private land.

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6

9.82 km

Lantern Pike summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the best views in the Peak District

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7

10.9 km

Swallow House Lane

Highlight • Trail

The path passes through a field of horses, they’re friendly but keep dogs on leads

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8

11.5 km

Birch Vale Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful views of reservoir that is adjacent to a lovely cobbled track. Slippery when wet!

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B

18.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.71 km

4.20 km

3.20 km

818 m

577 m

461 m

Surfaces

4.79 km

4.44 km

3.32 km

2.85 km

1.74 km

833 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Monday 18 May

16°C

9°C

92 %

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