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Amazing view – Higger Tor Loop from Grindleford

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Amazing view – Higger Tor Loop from Grindleford

James Bartrum planned a hike

June 5, 2021

Amazing view – Higger Tor Loop from Grindleford

Moderate

03:26

12.3km

3.6km/h

250m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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1.95 km

Burbage Brook and Padley Gorge

Highlight • Natural Monument

To the left of the bridge is Padley Gorge. This ancient woodland is one of the best examples of the old oak-birch woodland which once covered much of the Peak …

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2.14 km

Burbage Brook and Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Natural Monument

The moorland above the brook is called Lawrence Field. Part of the National Trust's work is to protect important wildlife habitats such as this.

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7.23 km

View of Stanage Edge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hooks Carr car park gets really busy as it’s free

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7.36 km

Higger Tor is a distinctive landmark of the Dark Peak. Standing at 1,424 feet (434 m) high, you are afforded spectacular panoramic views from the summit, that stretch over the Burbage Valley and the Iron Age hill fort, Carl Wark.

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8.71 km

Winyards Nick

Highlight • Natural Monument

Don’t forget to turn around and take in the views.

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9.46 km

Mother Cap Rock Formation

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fabulous gritstone tor, visible for miles around. Great for climbing and bouldering.

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10.0 km

Owler Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Owler Tor is a collection of striking gritstone formations set in heather covered moorland which creates a particularly spectacular backdrop in August, when it can be surrounded by a sea …

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12.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.31 km

4.83 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.47 km

2.96 km

1.59 km

1.17 km

807 m

282 m

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Amazing view – Higger Tor Loop from Grindleford

Burbage Brook and Padley Gorge

Burbage Brook and Wooden Bridge

View of Stanage Edge

Higger Tor

Winyards Nick

Mother Cap Rock Formation

Owler Tor

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