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North West England

Shining Tor trig point – View of Cats Tor loop from Rainow

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Shining Tor trig point – View of Cats Tor loop from Rainow

Moderate

5.0

(3)

21

hikers

Shining Tor trig point – View of Cats Tor loop from Rainow

04:47

15.5km

540m

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

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

349 m

The Robin Hood Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Great place for a lovely toastie or a pint 🍻

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2

2.83 km

View of Lamaload Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Privately fly fishing reservoir surrounded by wooded farmland with good pathways and amazing scenery

Tip by

3

6.37 km

Shining Tor trig point

Highlight • Summit

One of the most noted of the Peak District’s tops. Nestled around Errwood Reservoir it make’s for a nice scenic outing but not the best of weather day’s for it …

Tip by

4

6.57 km

Stone path between Cats Tor and Shining Tor

Highlight • Trail

Don’t miss this spectacular path

Tip by

5

7.51 km

View of the Valley, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a little mound in this location, which is a great picnic spot and it has amazing views over the valley.

Tip by

6

7.99 km

View of Cats Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

From here you can see the striking Cats Tor, a hill renowned for its rugged terrain and rocky outcrops. The landscape is characterised by heather-covered moors and a diverse array of wildlife.

Tip by

7

8.95 km

Cats Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's a little exposed here so have a coat at the ready as the wind even on a warm day can cut through you.

Tip by

8

11.1 km

Jenkin Chapel

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful little Chapel. If you're lucky and it's open, take a look at the stained glass windows 😊

Tip by

B

15.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

3.74 km

926 m

796 m

Surfaces

6.78 km

5.06 km

2.05 km

1.04 km

519 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 24 June

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17°C

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