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Shining Tor trig point – Cats Tor loop from Jenkin Chapel (St John the Baptist)

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Shining Tor trig point – Cats Tor loop from Jenkin Chapel (St John the Baptist)

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Shining Tor trig point – Cats Tor loop from Jenkin Chapel (St John the Baptist)

03:35

12.3km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 6, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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Windgather Rocks

Highlight • Climb

Stunning view at the top, before some nice downhill all the way to Whaley.

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1.63 km

Windgather Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

The wonderfully named Windgather Rocks is a grand gritstone crag that's popular with climbers, offering steep, juggy routes. It provides superb views across the national park. The crag is part …

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6.49 km

Thursbitch Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

A place of folklore, mystery and magic...... It's known as Valley of the Demon!

This website describes some of the history behind the area :

alangarner.atspace.org/votd.html

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8.62 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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8.82 km

Stone path between Cats Tor and Shining Tor

Highlight • Trail

Don’t miss this spectacular path

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9.76 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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10.2 km

View of Cats Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

From here you can see the striking Cats Tor, a hill renowned for its rugged terrain and rocky outcrops. The landscape is characterised by heather-covered moors and a diverse array of wildlife.

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11.2 km

Cats Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's a little exposed here so have a coat at the ready as the wind even on a warm day can cut through you.

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12.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

1.52 km

562 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.08 km

3.24 km

2.65 km

463 m

447 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Shining Tor trig point – Cats Tor loop from Jenkin Chapel (St John the Baptist)

Windgather Rocks

Windgather Rocks

Thursbitch Valley

Shining Tor trig point

Stone path between Cats Tor and Shining Tor

View of the Valley, Peak District National Park

View of Cats Tor

Cats Tor

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