The Top 20 Peaks on the Derbyshire Dales
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks on the Derbyshire Dales 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 on the Derbyshire Dales for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
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 on the Derbyshire Dales for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
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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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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Thorpe Cloud
Highlight • Climb
Thorpe Cloud rises proudly from Dovedale and affords breathtaking views over the River Dove, Bunster Hill, Ilam and beyond. It has a distinctive conical shape and is a popular summit …
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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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Fin Cop Hillfort
Highlight • Historical Site
Beautiful views across Derbyshire moorland fields
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Stanton Moor Trig Point
Highlight • Viewpoint
Stanton Moor is a majestic area of upland on the edge of the Peak District. With a Bronze Age stone circle at its heart, the moorland is much-celebrated for its …
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High Tor and Giddy Edge
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
The footpath along the summit is commonly known as Giddy Edge, unfenced and not recommended for small children . There is a small metal handrail afixed to the inside edge (of the cliff) totally spectacular.
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White Path Moss Trig Point
Highlight • Natural Monument
White Path Moss has great views over the valleys and boulders in the ferns. It can get quite windy indeed at the ledge, but climbing down a few metres or getting further off the plateau often helps quite a bit.
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White Edge
Highlight • Natural
Along White Edge is less-walked trail that runs parallel to the Curbar and Froggatt Edge trail. Adding this section to make a circuit walk gives you double the views and double the edges. What's not to like?
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Owler Tor
Highlight • Natural Monument
Owler Tor is a collection of striking gritstone formations set in heather covered moorland which creates a particularly spectacular backdrop in August, when it can be surrounded by a sea …
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Bolehill Trig Point
Highlight • Monument
Bolehill has a trig point at 323m. It's the area of high ground south of Black Rocks and northeast of Wirksworth. There are lots of nice walking trails in the area especially through the Big Plantation and across Cromford Moor.
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