The Top 20 Peaks around Dunford

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Dunford is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20 to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Dunford for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Higher Shelf Stones Summit & Trig Point

Bleaklow Head

Black Hill Trig Point

Back Tor Trig Point

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Higher Shelf Stones Summit & Trig Point
Hiking Highlight
This is a great place with the quirky stones, rock mounted trig point and nearby aircraft site. Good views to be had and also a UK designated Nuttall along with Bleaklow Head and Kinder Scout.
Tip by David Howells
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Bleaklow Head
Hiking Highlight
This rugged moorland plateau affords a real sense of solitude and breathtaking panoramic views. Bleaklow Head, standing at 2,077 feet (633 m) high, is one of three summits on this …
Tip by Dan Hobson
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Black Hill Trig Point
Hiking Highlight
Legendary fellwalker Alfred Wainwright described Black Hill as a desolate and hopeless quagmire. Whilst it can be rather bleak here, especially if the weather’s bad, the remote landscape has a …
Tip by Dan Hobson
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Back Tor Trig Point
Hiking Highlight
Standing at 1,765 feet (538 m) tall, Back Tor is the highest point on Derwent Edge. As such, you are afforded breathtaking views over the Peak District from this spot. There are some interesting rock formations to explore here, too.
Tip by Dan Hobson
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