Wardlow Hay Cop Trig Point – Longstone Moor loop from Litton

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Wardlow Hay Cop Trig Point – Longstone Moor loop from Litton

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Wardlow Hay Cop Trig Point – Longstone Moor loop from Litton

03:13

10.7km

330m

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: October 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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138 m

Red Lion

Highlight • Pub

This place is a gem. They offer a great selection on tap. I didn't eat here, but what I could tell from the chatter around the pub was that this is a great place for dinner.

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194 m

Red Lion Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Great Beer and Food rest stop.

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1.40 km

Wes's Cave

Highlight • Cave

Steep but worth the trip

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2.88 km

Wardlow Hay Cop is a rarely visited summit on open access land north of Longstone Moor. The trig point stands at 1,241 feet (370 m), with great views down into Cressbrook or north towards the high peak.

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5.73 km

Longstone Moor

Highlight • Natural

5.99 km

Longstone Moor

Highlight • Natural

Open moorland colourful with wildflowers in summer. Great views out across the White Peak and lots of wonderful walking. Lots of quarrying activity, much of which has now ceased.

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7.14 km

Longstone Moor

Highlight • Natural

A good yomp in all directions, pitted with abandoned mine shafts (don't worry, stick to the footpaths, there are plenty of warnings all around the moor!) and some fantastic rock features.

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9.34 km

Cressbrook Dale

Highlight • Cave

A gorgeous and steep descent or ascent, depending on which direction you're approaching from. So much to see, from ancient rock formations (including the beautiful Peter's Stone) to wooded dells, …

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.51 km

2.39 km

1.54 km

305 m

Surfaces

6.38 km