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East Midlands

Derbyshire

High Peak

Chinley, Buxworth And Brownside

View of South Head loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

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Hiking trails & Routes

East Midlands

Derbyshire

High Peak

Chinley, Buxworth And Brownside

View of South Head loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

Moderate

5.0

(1)

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View of South Head loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

02:03

6.62km

250m

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: May 6, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.72 km

Old Byway from Hayfield to Castleton

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nice route for ether running or cycling quite technical in parts as small rocky surface requires you to be constantly thinking each foot fall and not gazing at the wonderful scenery

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3.20 km

View of the Kinder Scout Plateau

Highlight • Viewpoint

nice ride to the top of tbe range

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3.36 km

South Head Summit Cairn and Memorial

Highlight • Natural Monument

Be aware of bikes around here, it’s on the kinder loop trail

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3.66 km

View of South Head

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It's worth stopping to take a look at the view before you turn off the path and pass around South Head. The descent is great too either down to Hayfield, Cumberland Clough or back on the Pennine Bridleway 👌

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4.16 km

Peak and Northern Footpaths Sign

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One of the 500+ green signs to spot on the Peak District.

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6.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.16 km

2.02 km

629 m

476 m

167 m

101 m

Surfaces

2.11 km

1.46 km

1.21 km

919 m

668 m

180 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 9 May

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View of South Head loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

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View of South Head

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