View of Parkhouse Hill – Parkhouse Hill loop from Hollinsclough

Hiking trails & Routes

Staffordshire Moorlands

Hollinsclough

View of Parkhouse Hill – Parkhouse Hill loop from Hollinsclough

Easy

4.6

(5)

hikers

View of Parkhouse Hill – Parkhouse Hill loop from Hollinsclough

01:15

4.44km

90m

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: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

60 m

Earl Sterndale Methodist Church and Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

A great tea room with a selection of food and drink. Sadly is closed on the off season (winter).

Tip by

458 m

Honey's Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant little place where you can get lots of different refreshments as you walk this lovely area. Takes cash and has a self use card machine with simple instructions. We …

Tip by

1.22 km

This trail between Hollinsclough and Parkhouse Hill affords wonderful views over Parkhouse and Chrome, characterful hills that are the remnants of an ancient coral reef. There is a ford but a footbridge is available if the water is deep.

Tip by

1.77 km

Parkhouse Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Gets very slippery when wet, take care.

Tip by

2.10 km

Parkhouse Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Parkhouse Hill, known locally as the Dragon's Back, is a small but challenging hill in the Peak District. The hill is the remains of an atoll - a 'reef knoll' …

Tip by

2.13 km

Parkhouse Hill

Highlight • Climb

Parkhouse is an iconic hill in the Peak District. Small yet challenging, the technical ridge affords a real sense of exhilaration. The views are absolutely spectacular, too. It gets quite …

Tip by

3.69 km

Chrome Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Excellent views of the gentle side of Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill following the upper reaches of the River Dove.

Tip by

3.98 km

Hollinsclough Honesty Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Fab little shop in a lovely area for hiking near Dragon's back. Open 7.30 am - 7.30 pm daily. Has a bean to coffee machine, ice creams, drinks, local craft …

Tip by