View from Cracken Edge – Lantern Pike summit loop from Chinley

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View from Cracken Edge – Lantern Pike summit loop from Chinley

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View from Cracken Edge – Lantern Pike summit loop from Chinley

05:36

18.0km

670m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.79 km

Cracken Edge Winding House

Highlight • Historical Site

This old winding house used to house a winding engine, which is a machine that lowers and raises miners and materials into and out of mines. It is a part …

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1.80 km

Ruins and View of the Hills, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

2.51 km

View from Cracken Edge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a brew, enjoy the view!

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7.60 km

Sett Valley Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The Sett Valley Trail is a 2.5 mile recreational trail for walkers, cyclists and horse riders linking New Mills and Hayfield.

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9.53 km

Fallen Lantern Pike Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

Be sure to approach from the correct field - the other is private land.

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9.82 km

Lantern Pike summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the best views in the Peak District

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10.9 km

Swallow House Lane

Highlight • Trail

The path passes through a field of horses, they’re friendly but keep dogs on leads

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11.5 km

Birch Vale Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful views of reservoir that is adjacent to a lovely cobbled track. Slippery when wet!

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18.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.71 km

4.20 km

3.20 km

818 m

577 m

461 m

Surfaces

5.08 km

4.79 km

3.32 km

2.21 km

1.74 km

833 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

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Monday 12 October

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View from Cracken Edge – Lantern Pike summit loop from Chinley

Cracken Edge Winding House

Ruins and View of the Hills, Peak District National Park

View from Cracken Edge

Sett Valley Trail

Fallen Lantern Pike Trig Point

Lantern Pike summit

Swallow House Lane

Birch Vale Reservoir

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