Hartington Upper Quarter is a region located within the High Peak district of Derbyshire, England, entirely situated within the Peak District National Park. Its diverse landscape features limestone dales, gritstone uplands, and river valleys, providing varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. The area is characterized by its dramatic screes, cliffs, and meandering rivers, making it suitable for several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, and more. This geographical composition offers a range of environments for exploration and activity.
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461
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14.5km
04:12
370m
380m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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250
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
8.51km
02:37
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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62.1km
04:10
690m
690m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15.2km
00:59
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110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14.3km
00:57
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100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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24.2km
02:05
610m
610m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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13.3km
01:09
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370m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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21.5km
01:30
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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00:28
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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159
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69.3km
04:04
740m
740m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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60.4km
03:22
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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97
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53.8km
02:37
730m
730m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

64
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45.6km
02:51
900m
900m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

95
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20.8km
01:08
400m
400m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

27
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20.1km
01:16
510m
510m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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67
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Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12.2km
01:22
170m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.04km
00:40
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
hikers
6.42km
01:55
200m
200m
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
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10.7km
03:05
260m
260m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
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11.2km
03:26
390m
390m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hartington Upper Quarter offers a range of outdoor activities including hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, gravel biking, and mountaineering. The region features diverse landscapes suitable for these pursuits within the Peak District National Park.
More than 57,000 visitors have explored routes in Hartington Upper Quarter. The 170 available routes have an average rating of 4.67 out of 5 stars, based on over 6,000 ratings.
Yes, there are over 100 hiking routes available in Hartington Upper Quarter, ranging from easy circular walks to more challenging full-day hikes. Further details can be found in the Hiking around Hartington Upper Quarter guide.
Hartington Upper Quarter provides access to major National Cycle Network routes like the Tissington Trail and the High Peak Trail. These traffic-free paths are suitable for both casual and touring cyclists. Information on road cycling is available in the Road Cycling Routes around Hartington Upper Quarter guide.
The area features limestone dales such as Dovedale and Wolfscote Dale, characterized by dramatic screes, cliffs, and the River Dove. Other notable features include Lud's Church, a deep chasm, and the gritstone ridge of The Roaches.
Yes, Hartington Upper Quarter offers family-friendly routes among its diverse trails. Specific easy hikes can be explored through the Easy hikes around Hartington Upper Quarter guide.
Many trails in Hartington Upper Quarter are dog-friendly, allowing companions to join outdoor activities. It is advisable to keep dogs under control, especially near livestock.
The region is home to ancient sites such as the Neolithic Arbor Low Stone Circle, often referred to as "the Stonehenge of the North," and Gib Hill Barrow, a Neolithic burial mound. The iconic Headstone Viaduct, built in 1863, also offers historical interest.
Yes, Hartington Upper Quarter has mountain biking trails suitable for various skill levels. Details on these routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Hartington Upper Quarter guide.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including those for hiking, easy hikes, running, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, gravel biking, and mountaineering. These guides provide curated routes and information for various sports.
The official website for the Hartington Upper Quarter Parish Council is hartingtonuq-pc.gov.uk. The Clerk, Peter Leppard, can be reached at 07860 624453 for inquiries.

