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Owler Tor Rocks – Higger Tor Loop from Totley Bents

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Owler Tor Rocks – Higger Tor Loop from Totley Bents

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May 8, 2022

Owler Tor Rocks – Higger Tor Loop from Totley Bents

Moderate

02:36

9.51km

3.7km/h

150m

150m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

327 m

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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2

692 m

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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3

692 m

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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4

5.79 km

Higger Tor

Highlight • Climb

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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5

6.59 km

View of Stanage Edge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Be sure to turn around for the views

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6

7.07 km

Winyards Nick

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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7

7.61 km

Over Owler Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

A great place for bouldering and exploring the rock formations. Easily accessed from Surprise View car park.

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8

9.02 km

Surprise View

Highlight • Climb

Be prepared for stunning views

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B

9.51 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.60 km

2.88 km

2.50 km

398 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.24 km

3.01 km

2.42 km

586 m

269 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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