Atmospheric, iconic and breathtaking are all words you could use about Higger Tor and thousands would agree. This impressive gritstone tor resides above the historic town of Hathersage in the …

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Location: Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Dan Hobson

March 25, 2019

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Higger Tor is a distinctive landmark of the Dark Peak. Standing at 1,424 feet (434 m) high, you are afforded spectacular panoramic views from the summit, that stretch over the Burbage Valley and the Iron Age hill fort, Carl Wark.

CarlessHiker🚞

July 5, 2019

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Very popular with people and climbers, avoid if you are looking for quiet and isolated areas

Andrew

November 21, 2020

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Agree with Anton on this one. Make sure you pack the camera and have it adjusted to the correvt apersture settings for the fruitful environment that awaits you

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1. Stanage & Higger Tor loop from Hathersage — Peak District National Park

11.2km

03:20

330m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Higger Tor and Carl Walk loop via Burbage Edge — Peak District National Park

6.78km

01:57

170m

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

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3. Higger Tor, Mother Cap & Burbage Valley loop from Stanage

11.2km

03:10

240m

Hike a moderate 7.0-mile loop in the Peak District, exploring gritstone tors, panoramic views, and the Burbage Valley.

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Elevation 420 m

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Location: Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Higger Tor

1. Stanage & Higger Tor loop from Hathersage — Peak District National Park

2. Higger Tor and Carl Walk loop via Burbage Edge — Peak District National Park

3. Higger Tor, Mother Cap & Burbage Valley loop from Stanage

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