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Parkhouse Hill – Chrome Hill loop from Hartington Middle Quarter CP

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East Midlands

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Derbyshire Dales

Hartington Middle Quarter

Parkhouse Hill – Chrome Hill loop from Hartington Middle Quarter CP

Hard

4.5

(11)

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Parkhouse Hill – Chrome Hill loop from Hartington Middle Quarter CP

05:52

20.4km

460m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: May 18, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.34 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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8.18 km

View of Parkhouse Hill (Dragon's Back)

Highlight • Summit

Very slippery. And right dangerous when it's it's raining sra

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8.53 km

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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9.07 km

View of Chrome Hill (The Dragon's Back)

Highlight • Natural Monument

A row of hills resembling the back of a sleeping dragon.

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9.43 km

Chrome Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

good hiking shoes boots..this was water logged and muddy

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12.0 km

View of Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill

Highlight • Summit

One of the most popular spots in the peaks.

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12.7 km

Honey's Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant little place where you can get lots of different refreshments as you walk this lovely area. Takes cash and has a self use card machine with simple instructions. We …

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13.5 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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20.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

5.88 km

3.38 km

1.07 km

Surfaces

5.90 km

5.16 km

4.02 km

1.99 km

1.72 km

1.63 km

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Thursday 16 July

23°C

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Parkhouse Hill – Chrome Hill loop from Hartington Middle Quarter CP

Parkhouse Hill

View of Parkhouse Hill (Dragon's Back)

Chrome Hill

View of Chrome Hill (The Dragon's Back)

Chrome Hill

View of Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill

Honey's Shop

View of Parkhouse Hill

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