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 15, 2025

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Peak District National Park

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545 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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1.39 km

Parkhouse Hill

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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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2.22 km

View of Parkhouse Hill (Dragon's Back)

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

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2.48 km

Pillar Rock, Peak District National Park

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

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2.58 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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2.72 km

Stone Arch and Cave on Chrome Hill

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Hidden cave snuck away on the hillside overlooking the landscape.

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3.12 km

View of Chrome Hill (The Dragon's Back)

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

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3.47 km

Chrome Hill

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

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7.72 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.33 km

2.74 km

610 m

Surfaces

2.58 km

1.93 km

1.57 km

979 m

392 m

156 m

Elevation

Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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