Chrome Hill – Parkhouse Hill loop from Parkhouse Hill

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East Midlands

Derbyshire

Derbyshire Dales

Hartington Middle Quarter

Chrome Hill – Parkhouse Hill loop from Parkhouse Hill

Easy

4.8

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180

hikers

Chrome Hill – Parkhouse Hill loop from Parkhouse Hill

01:51

5.75km

250m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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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582 m

Viewpoint for Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.15 km

View of Parkhouse Hill

Highlight • Summit

This is probably the most perfect hill to get to grips with scrambling and using your hands, so many ways up and down, you could spend the day on this hill alone.

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3.01 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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3.14 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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3.25 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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3.50 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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4.34 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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5.75 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.66 km

1.48 km

614 m

Surfaces

3.55 km

1.47 km