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View of Shining Tor – Shining Tor trig point loop from Hartington Upper Quarter

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Hartington Upper Quarter

View of Shining Tor – Shining Tor trig point loop from Hartington Upper Quarter

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View of Shining Tor – Shining Tor trig point loop from Hartington Upper Quarter

02:11

6.82km

290m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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444 m

View of Shining Tor

Highlight • Summit

A great viewpoint above Buxton on route to Shining Tor.

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818 m

Moorland Above Cat and Fiddle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steady climb from Errwood reservoir on easy to follow paths, worth the effort for the wonderful scenery.

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1.58 km

View of Errwood Reservoir and the Goyt Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views across the Peak District.

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2.99 km

Rhododendron Tunnels in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Forest

Wow... I tried to shortcut my way and ended up under the rhododendron trees, the branches are amazing and it created a place that feels special

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4.23 km

View of Peak District National Park

Highlight • Forest

There's a bit of a pointless climb upto foxlow path,from errwood, which then takes you back down on to the pym chair. You may stay on either path rather than go up and back down as this route describes

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4.37 km

View of the Valley, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a little mound in this location, which is a great picnic spot and it has amazing views over the valley.

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5.31 km

Stone path between Cats Tor and Shining Tor

Highlight • Trail

Don’t miss this spectacular path

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5.51 km

Shining Tor trig point

Highlight • Summit

One of the most noted of the Peak District’s tops. Nestled around Errwood Reservoir it make’s for a nice scenic outing but not the best of weather day’s for it …

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6.82 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.24 km

465 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.48 km

1.10 km

941 m

885 m

333 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

25°C

14°C

61 %

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View of Shining Tor – Shining Tor trig point loop from Hartington Upper Quarter

View of Shining Tor

Moorland Above Cat and Fiddle

View of Errwood Reservoir and the Goyt Valley

Rhododendron Tunnels in Peak District National Park

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Stone path between Cats Tor and Shining Tor

Shining Tor trig point

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