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Aldery Cliff to Hollins Hill loop — Peak District National Park

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Aldery Cliff to Hollins Hill loop — Peak District National Park

Moderate

4.7

(315)

1,527

hikers

Aldery Cliff to Hollins Hill loop — Peak District National Park

04:03

13.3km

460m

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 10, 2024

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.89 km

View of Parkhouse Hill

Highlight • Summit

This trail between Hollinsclough and Parkhouse Hill affords wonderful views over Parkhouse and Chrome, characterful hills that are the remnants of an ancient coral reef. There is a ford but a footbridge is available if the water is deep.

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5.88 km

View of Chrome Hill from Hollins Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hollins Hill affords spellbinding views over the ‘Dragon’s Back’ and beyond. It’s a great addition when hiking the iconic hills. You’ll often find a sumptuous sense of solitude along this hilltop, even at busier times.

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7.50 km

View of Chrome Hill (The Dragon's Back)

Highlight • Natural Monument

A row of hills resembling the back of a sleeping dragon.

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8.04 km

Chrome Hill

Highlight • Climb

Chrome Hill, and its smaller neighbour Parkhouse Hill, are amongst some of the most distinctive hills in the Peak District. Commonly known as the ‘Dragon’s Back’, the hill boasts amazing views and a wonderful challenge.

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9.23 km

Parkhouse Hill

Highlight • Climb

Parkhouse is an iconic hill in the Peak District. Small yet challenging, the technical ridge affords a real sense of exhilaration. The views are absolutely spectacular, too. It gets quite …

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10.8 km

Hitter Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hitter Hill offers wonderful views of rolling countryside and the surrounding south Peak District area.

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12.8 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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13.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.64 km

4.01 km

2.04 km

1.58 km

Surfaces

4.43 km

3.91 km

2.40 km

1.96 km

488 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

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Comments

April 13, 2025,Dragon’s Back, Hollins Hill and High Wheeldon

Challenging route with lots of fab views. My first time on the dragon's back.

Parkhouse Hill was a bit too scary for me! Was regretting my choices for a while there clinging to the near-vertical rocks with my fingers but made it through 😅 Serves me right for not doing my research beforehand. You are all braver than me I'm …

November 11, 2024,Dragon's Back loop from Longnor — Peak District National Park

This is a brilliant hike, a decent level of fitness definitely required !!

April 12, 2024,Dragon’s Back with Steve and Scout

GPS decided to not work until we were a few miles in!

April 14, 2024,Parkhouse Hill, Chrome Hill, High Edge, Hollins Hill & Hitter Hill Hike 🚶🙂

I'd highly recommend this hike I really enjoyed it and the weather was just right so you could see for miles. There are some really steep bits so I would recommend caution because things could get really slippery on the limestone if it's rained recently. I also came across the two lookout posts to do with the old Harper Hill …

October 18, 2024,Dragons Back circular from Longnor

Tough 9 mile circular taking in High Wheeldon, Parkhouse Hill, Chrome Hill and Hollins Hill. Recomend the Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese pub for food afterwards, superd 😋

December 19, 2021,Parkhouse Hill and Chome Hill loop from Earl Sterndale

Great walk from lovely sunshine into thick dense fog

June 10, 2023,Dragon's Back loop from Longnor — Peak District National Park

Not dog friendly due to restrictions in certain areas

January 10, 2022,Dragons Back Hills - Peak District

Absolutely an amazing walk and loved every single second of it!!! Challenging, muddy, slippy, boggy, foggy. Most of all breathtaking in more ways than one!!! Would highly recommend to anybody. 😊👍❤️

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Aldery Cliff to Hollins Hill loop — Peak District National Park

View of Parkhouse Hill

View of Chrome Hill from Hollins Hill

View of Chrome Hill (The Dragon's Back)

Chrome Hill

Parkhouse Hill

Hitter Hill

High Wheeldon Summit Trig Point

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