Parkhouse Hill rises abruptly and conspicuously above the Peak District’s beautiful Upper Dove Valley. Along with nearby Chrome Hill, it forms part of a twin-ridge system known as the ‘Dragon’s …

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Location: Hartington Middle Quarter, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Dan Hobson

September 28, 2018

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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 steep and slippery in places, so watch your step. Parkhouse is the remains of an atoll (a reef knoll) believed to have existed during the Carboniferous period some 340 million years ago when the area was covered by a tropical sea.

Tom

March 1, 2019

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What a hill. Coming from east to west over the top is a brilliant climb, and I imagine the views are to match. Shame I had a foggy day. Do be warned this is not a forgiving hill at all, be prepared to use your hands on the up and down.

Anton

September 26, 2020

Hiking

Take a walk up an ancient atoll.

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Location: Hartington Middle Quarter, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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