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Higger Tor – Amazing view Loop from Grindleford

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Higger Tor – Amazing view Loop from Grindleford

Christopher Read planned a hike

July 6, 2022

Higger Tor – Amazing view Loop from Grindleford

Moderate

04:16

15.0km

3.5km/h

320m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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Parking

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4.58 km

Burbage Edge

Highlight • Natural

Burbage Edge is a rocky outcrop in the heart of the Peak District. It overlooks the Burbage district of Buxton in Derbyshire featuring a perfect shot of Higger Tor across the valley.

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6.90 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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7.02 km

View of Stanage Edge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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9.26 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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9.26 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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13.3 km

Longshaw Pond

Highlight • Natural

Longshaw Pond was created around 1827 and once had a boathouse and pier. Wardens carefully remove the marsh plants each year to stop them from choking up the open water. …

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13.8 km

Longshaw Estate

Highlight • Natural

The stone carving below the cafe lawn is a map of the Peak District National Park. The millstone under the yew trees through the small gate recognises the huge contribution given to Longshaw by volunteers.

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15.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.65 km

5.58 km

1.36 km

213 m

212 m

Surfaces

6.34 km

3.98 km

3.44 km

789 m

275 m

200 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Higger Tor – Amazing view Loop from Grindleford

Burbage Edge

Higger Tor

View of Stanage Edge

Burbage Brook and Wooden Bridge

Burbage Brook and Padley Gorge

Longshaw Pond

Longshaw Estate

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