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Hartington Middle Quarter

Chrome Hill – View of Chrome Hill loop from Parkhouse Hill

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Hartington Middle Quarter

Chrome Hill – View of Chrome Hill loop from Parkhouse Hill

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Chrome Hill – View of Chrome Hill loop from Parkhouse Hill

02:36

8.84km

250m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.91 km

Chrome Hill Ridge

Highlight • Summit

Again if you are a confident hiker/climber then there are some alternative routes for you up here rather than staying on the main path, especially in the muddy terrain ive had today.

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5.02 km

Stone Arch and Cave on Chrome Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Hidden cave snuck away on the hillside overlooking the landscape.

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5.15 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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5.21 km

Chrome Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

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 rugged hills boast …

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5.60 km

View of Parkhouse Hill

Highlight • Summit

This is probably the most perfect hill to get to grips with scrambling and using your hands, so many ways up and down, you could spend the day on this hill alone.

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6.01 km

Axe Edge Climb

Highlight • Climb

Very scenic and quiet climb all the way to the top of Axe edge starting from Glutton Bridge,
Not a great surface and some deep cattle grids to be careful of at speed

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6.08 km

Park Hill Scramble

Highlight • Climb

Slippery when wet!

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6.10 km

View of Chrome Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Great view on the way up the hillside

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8.84 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.07 km

3.96 km

804 m

Surfaces

3.90 km

2.13 km

1.22 km

1.18 km

350 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Tuesday 18 August

17°C

12°C

52 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

August 23, 2023,Peak District Scrambles: 🧗‍♂️ Chrome Hill from Earl Sterndale

School Night Ridge

Another midweek outing! This time with a bit of a scramble. We took the "back road" uphill and then cut across a few fields onto some tracks and over to the start of Chrome Hill. The farmers were all out, making hay while the sun unfortunately didn't shine. There are some interesting limestone shake holes and rock …

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Chrome Hill – View of Chrome Hill loop from Parkhouse Hill

Chrome Hill Ridge

Stone Arch and Cave on Chrome Hill

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View of Parkhouse Hill

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