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July 17, 2022
Dragon’s Back — Peak District hikes
Moderate
03:42
12.3km
3.3km/h
370m
370m
Overview
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Waypoints
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Start point
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1.45 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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2
2.63 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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3
4.77 km
View of Chrome Hill from Hollins Hill
Highlight • Viewpoint
Hollins Hill affords spellbinding views over the ‘Dragon’s Back’ and beyond. It’s a great addition when hiking the iconic hills. You’ll often find a sumptuous sense of solitude along this hilltop, even at busier times.
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4
7.75 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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5
11.0 km
High Wheeldon Summit Trig Point
Highlight • Viewpoint
High Wheeldon is a distinctive dome-shaped hill that offers fabulous views over Chrome and Parkhouse. The short but steep hill involves a slog to the summit but it’s well worth …
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B
12.3 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.02 km
3.16 km
2.44 km
1.61 km
Surfaces
4.50 km
3.27 km
2.25 km
1.52 km
422 m
262 m
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Lowest point (260 m)
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