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Hartington Upper Quarter

Chrome Hill – Chrome Hill loop from Harpur Hill

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Hartington Upper Quarter

Chrome Hill – Chrome Hill loop from Harpur Hill

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Chrome Hill – Chrome Hill loop from Harpur Hill

03:04

10.6km

270m

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 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.43 km

High Edge and RAF Harpur Hill Bunkers

Highlight • Historical Site

High Edge is a limestone hill overlooking Harper Hill.The summit is 472 metres (1,549 ft) above sea level. The lower hilltop (about 400m north-west of the summit) is marked by …

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4.49 km

Chrome Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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4.84 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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5.24 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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5.38 km

Chrome Hill, and its smaller neighbour Parkhouse Hill, are amongst some of the most distinctive hills in the Peak District. Commonly known as the ‘Dragon’s Back’, the hill boasts amazing views and a wonderful challenge.

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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.55 km

3.10 km

2.01 km

860 m

Surfaces

4.67 km

2.38 km

1.97 km

756 m

526 m

216 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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Chrome Hill – Chrome Hill loop from Harpur Hill

High Edge and RAF Harpur Hill Bunkers

Chrome Hill

View of Chrome Hill (The Dragon's Back)

Stone Arch and Cave on Chrome Hill

Chrome Hill

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