Higger Tor – Burbage Packhorse Bridge loop from Carl Wark

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Higger Tor – Burbage Packhorse Bridge loop from Carl Wark

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Higger Tor – Burbage Packhorse Bridge loop from Carl Wark

01:25

5.01km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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209 m

View of Higger Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

gets super busy at the weekends, but it is really accessible and a classic!

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364 m

Higger Tor is a distinctive landmark of the Dark Peak. Standing at 1,424 feet (434 m) high, you are afforded spectacular panoramic views from the summit, that stretch over the Burbage Valley and the Iron Age hill fort, Carl Wark.

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1.01 km

Carl Wark Iron Age hill fort

Highlight • Historical Site

This awe-inspiring rocky tor boasts the remains of an Iron Age hill fort. There have been many Bronze Age artefacts discovered nearby, so the area could well have been populated …

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1.21 km

Footpath to Carl Wark Summit

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

Kids will love this

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1.47 km

Burbage Packhorse Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Really pretty stone bridge in Burbage Valley. Great area for walking and some stunning vistas. This is a picture postcard stone bridge.

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1.64 km

Views of Carl Wark and Higger Tor

Highlight • Natural

The area does get rather busy. There is great visibility which makes it great to let dogs off-lead and plenty of water and mud for them.

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1.85 km

Burbage Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

This is a beautiful valley that has great views, easy access and all weather riding. If you fancy some rock climbing this is also a very popular place to visit …

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3.92 km

Burbage North Edge

Highlight • Trail

Burbage North is separated from Stanage by the road at upper Burbage Bridge. It's a long curving gritstone edge popular with climbers and walkers. The path that flows down the …

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