Hollins Cross – Brown Knoll Trig Point loop from Sparrowpit

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Hollins Cross – Brown Knoll Trig Point loop from Sparrowpit

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Hollins Cross – Brown Knoll Trig Point loop from Sparrowpit

02:27

18.6km

600m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly runnable paths. Some sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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