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Yorkshire And The Humber

Carl Wark Iron Age Hill Fort

Natural Monuments

Yorkshire And The Humber

Carl Wark Iron Age Hill Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

Carl Wark Iron Age Hill Fort

Recommended by 248 hikers out of 251

Of all the Dark Peak’s famous gritstone edges, formations and tors, few hold the historical intrigue of Carl Wark, a distinctive outcrop below Higger Tor. Hikes to Carl Wark take you to the remains of an ancient fort high up on the atmospheric Hathersage Moor. Whether you’re a history buff, an avid hiker, a sucker for rugged, wild terrain or all of the above, there’s delight to be found here in spades.

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Location: Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Best Hikes to Carl Wark Iron Age Hill Fort

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1. 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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2. Burbage, Curbar & Froggatt Edge loop from Hathersage — Peak District National Park

23.7km

06:47

560m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Higger Tor, Burbage Edge & Carl Wark from Surprise View — Peak District National Park

8.79km

02:31

200m

210m

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

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Dan Hobson

March 25, 2019

This awe-inspiring rocky tor boasts the remains of an Iron Age hill fort. There have been many Bronze Age artefacts discovered nearby, so the area could well have been populated a long time before. These days, you will find this historic place to be wild and beautiful with breathtaking views that stretch over Higger Tor, Burbage Rocks, Millstone Edge, and out over the Dark Peak.

Anton

September 26, 2020

Amazing views from the top

Anton

September 26, 2020

Quite boggy in places but worth it for the views

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Elevation 370 m

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Location: Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Carl Wark Iron Age Hill Fort

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

2. Burbage, Curbar & Froggatt Edge loop from Hathersage — Peak District National Park

3. Higger Tor, Burbage Edge & Carl Wark from Surprise View — Peak District National Park

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