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Owler Tor – Mother Cap Rock Formation loop from Hathersage

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Owler Tor – Mother Cap Rock Formation loop from Hathersage

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Owler Tor – Mother Cap Rock Formation loop from Hathersage

02:37

8.96km

250m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.82 km

Padley Gorge wooden bridge

Highlight • Trail

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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4.36 km

View of Waterfall in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Forest

It’s a steep drop down but you get a view of this beautiful waterfall.

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5.17 km

Owler Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Owler Tor is a collection of striking gritstone formations set in heather covered moorland which creates a particularly spectacular backdrop in August, when it can be surrounded by a sea …

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5.65 km

Mother Cap Millstone Quarry

Highlight • Natural Monument

Look out for the dinosaur!

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5.86 km

Mother Cap Rock Formation

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fabulous gritstone tor, visible for miles around. Great for climbing and bouldering.

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6.07 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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6.43 km

Bolehill Quarry

Highlight • Structure

This old quarry is now a popular climbing and camping spot

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6.46 km

View of Peak District Moorland

Highlight • Natural

Climb up and down the hills, take the pain there is plenty of gain.

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8.96 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.71 km

2.45 km

2.24 km

531 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.74 km

3.07 km

951 m

745 m

444 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

29°C

17°C

13 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Owler Tor – Mother Cap Rock Formation loop from Hathersage

Padley Gorge wooden bridge

View of Waterfall in Peak District National Park

Owler Tor

Mother Cap Millstone Quarry

Mother Cap Rock Formation

Over Owler Tor

Bolehill Quarry

View of Peak District Moorland

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