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Peak Forest to Tideswell’s ‘Cathedral of the Peak’ loop — Peak District National Park

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Peak Forest to Tideswell’s ‘Cathedral of the Peak’ loop — Peak District National Park

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Peak Forest to Tideswell’s ‘Cathedral of the Peak’ loop — Peak District National Park

04:44

17.5km

240m

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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1.96 km

Peak Forest Church

Highlight • Religious Site

A lovely place to stop for refreshments

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4.21 km

Hay Dale National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Gorge

Nice bit of PBW and Limestone way, craggy outcrop sneaks up on you around the corner and then off into the woods!

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5.24 km

Peter Dale

Highlight • Gorge

Winding dry valley with many limestone crags, few fallen trees in the narrow parts.

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6.76 km

Monk's Dale

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Monk’s Dale is like something from a fairytale. The upper section is a moss-covered jumble of rocks and trees. While hard underfoot, it’s extremely atmospheric. It opens up into a …

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9.22 km

St John the Baptist Church (the 'Cathedral of the Peak'), Tideswell

Highlight • Historical Site

Tideswell's 'Cathedral of the Peak,' St. John the Baptist Church, is a stunning medieval masterpiece. Its intricate carvings and majestic architecture have captivated visitors for centuries, embodying the village's rich history and cultural significance.

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17.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.40 km

5.84 km

3.61 km

937 m

229 m

171 m

Surfaces

8.06 km

5.14 km

1.88 km

311 m

169 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

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Peak Forest to Tideswell’s ‘Cathedral of the Peak’ loop — Peak District National Park

Peak Forest Church

Hay Dale National Nature Reserve

Peter Dale

Monk's Dale

St John the Baptist Church (the 'Cathedral of the Peak'), Tideswell

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