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Thorpe Cloud

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Thorpe Cloud

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Rising at the head of Dovedale, one of the most cherished locations in the English countryside, Thorpe Cloud is a gorgeous hill. Hikes to Thorpe Cloud’s conical summit provide you …

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    1. Thorpe Cloud & Dovedale loop from Thorpe — Peak District National Park

    6.09km

    01:45

    140m

    140m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    June 24, 2022

    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 for hikers in the area. That said, it can get extremely busy up here so choose your moment to climb it.

      June 24, 2022

      At the time of writing, the National Trust has erected signs informing people that the summit is closed due to erosion and the risk of falling rocks. There is no date set for when the path to the summit may reopen (hopefully soon). The path around the hill is still open and affords spectacular views itself.

        June 4, 2022

        A short but steep climb to the summit is rewarded with beautiful 360 degree views of the surrounding areas.

        In 1997, the writer Jeff Kent discovered that a double sunset could be seen against Thorpe Cloud from the top of nearby Lin Dale and, two years later, the phenomenon was first captured on film by the photographer Chris Doherty. The occurrence is visible in good weather on and around the summer solstice and perhaps beyond, when the sun sets on the summit of the hill, partially reappears from its steep northern slope and sets for a second and final time shortly afterwards. The precise event and its location are described in Kent's book The Mysterious Double Sunset

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          Elevation 250 m

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          Location: Thorpe, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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