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Pavilion Gardens, Buxton – Chrome Hill loop from Buxton

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Pavilion Gardens, Buxton – Chrome Hill loop from Buxton

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57

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Pavilion Gardens, Buxton – Chrome Hill loop from Buxton

06:51

23.9km

530m

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 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

587 m

Pavilion Gardens, Buxton

Highlight • Historical Site

Buxton's historic Pavilion Gardens date back to 1871 and are a delight to explore. There's a miniature railway, a boating lake, fountains, galleries and even a whisky shop. The River Wye runs through its heart.

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2

1.09 km

The Pavilion Gardens

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.13 km

Grin Woods

Forest

4

11.5 km

Honey's Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant little place where you can get lots of different refreshments as you walk this lovely area. Takes cash and has a self use card machine with simple instructions. We …

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5

12.2 km

View of Parkhouse Hill

Highlight • Summit

This trail between Hollinsclough and Parkhouse Hill affords wonderful views over Parkhouse and Chrome, characterful hills that are the remnants of an ancient coral reef. There is a ford but a footbridge is available if the water is deep.

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6

13.3 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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7

13.6 km

Chrome Hill

Highlight • Climb

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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8

14.2 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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9

14.5 km

Chrome Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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B

23.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

2.84 km

1.69 km

1.60 km

Surfaces

13.1 km

3.60 km

3.37 km

2.00 km

1.84 km

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Comments

June 20, 2022,Chrome Hill – View over Parkhouse Hill Loop from Buxton Miniature Railway

Komoott let us down and we had to re trace and find our way. Back! Disappointing!!

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