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Derbyshire Dales

Hartington Middle Quarter

Dragon's Back, Peak District – Parkhouse Hill loop from Parkhouse Hill

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Derbyshire Dales

Hartington Middle Quarter

Dragon's Back, Peak District – Parkhouse Hill loop from Parkhouse Hill

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Dragon's Back, Peak District – Parkhouse Hill loop from Parkhouse Hill

04:12

14.3km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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514 m

Dragon's Back, Peak District

Highlight • Summit

One of the most rewarding, challenging and beautiful hikes I’ve been on. Would highly recommend and a good test of fitness 🥾

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1.36 km

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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2.94 km

View of Parkhouse Hill (Dragon's Back)

Highlight • Summit

Very slippery. And right dangerous when it's it's raining sra

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4

3.19 km

Pillar Rock, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Climb

Great to stand on for photos if your brave of the massive drop on all sides :)

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5

3.42 km

Stone Arch and Cave on Chrome Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Hidden cave snuck away on the hillside overlooking the landscape.

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6

3.52 km

Chrome Hill Ridge

Highlight • Summit

Again if you are a confident hiker/climber then there are some alternative routes for you up here rather than staying on the main path, especially in the muddy terrain ive had today.

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7

3.82 km

View of Chrome Hill (The Dragon's Back)

Highlight • Natural Monument

A row of hills resembling the back of a sleeping dragon.

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8

4.17 km

Chrome Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

good hiking shoes boots..this was water logged and muddy

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14.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.15 km

4.99 km

3.12 km

Surfaces

6.22 km

2.88 km

2.29 km

1.85 km

842 m

101 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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