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Higger Tor – Burbage Brook and Padley Gorge loop from Carl Wark

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Higger Tor – Burbage Brook and Padley Gorge loop from Carl Wark

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Higger Tor – Burbage Brook and Padley Gorge loop from Carl Wark

03:10

11.1km

250m

Hiking

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.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Tips

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.24 km

View of Stanage Edge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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1.37 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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2.46 km

Winyards Nick

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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2.98 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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3.83 km

Surprise View

Viewpoint

5.81 km

Padley Gorge

Highlight • Viewpoint

An Intriguing, incredible location...a moss covered boulder strewn woodland walk with enchanted trees throughout...and to top it off it has a beautiful picturesque brook running through the valley.

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6.07 km

Padley Gorge wooden bridge

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Where the Padley Gorge Trail crosses the Burbage Brook. Steep steps lead up & down both sides of the Gorge to a wooden bridge across the water. Spectacular scenery either side & uphill all the way to Longshaw.

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6.76 km

Burbage Brook and Padley Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Padley Gorge is an enchanting place that feels like the setting for a fairy tale. Mystical at all times of year, the moss-covered trees and babbling brook are truly magical. …

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11.0 km

Burbage North Edge

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Burbage North is separated from Stanage by the road at upper Burbage Bridge. It's a long curving gritstone edge popular with climbers and walkers. The path that flows down the …

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11.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.44 km

2.20 km

504 m

Surfaces

5.68 km

3.45 km

1.69 km

229 m

103 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Monday 13 July

24°C

11°C

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Higger Tor – Burbage Brook and Padley Gorge loop from Carl Wark

View of Stanage Edge

Higger Tor

Winyards Nick

Over Owler Tor

Padley Gorge

Padley Gorge wooden bridge

Burbage Brook and Padley Gorge

Burbage North Edge

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