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Parkhouse Hill – Dragon's Back, Peak District loop from Harpur Hill

Moderate

4.0

(2)

11

hikers

Parkhouse Hill – Dragon's Back, Peak District loop from Harpur Hill

03:28

11.8km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Includes short out-and-back sections

Your route doubles back at waypoints. If this isn’t intentional, adjust those waypoints’ positions.

After 5.38 km for 90 m

After 5.94 km for 70 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.07 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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2

4.13 km

Chrome Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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3

4.48 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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4

5.41 km

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

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5

5.50 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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6

5.96 km

Parkhouse Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Gets very slippery when wet, take care.

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7

6.32 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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8

7.16 km

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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11.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.54 km

3.45 km

2.81 km

Surfaces

4.69 km

3.36 km

2.25 km

875 m

542 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Today

Wednesday 28 October

13°C

5°C

33 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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