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Higger Tor and Carl Walk loop via Burbage Edge — Peak District National Park

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Higger Tor and Carl Walk loop via Burbage Edge — Peak District National Park

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Higger Tor and Carl Walk loop via Burbage Edge — Peak District National Park

01:57

6.78km

170m

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Embark on a rewarding hike through the Peak District National Park on the Higger Tor and Carl Wark loop via Burbage Edge. This 4.2-mile (6.8 km) route, with 560 feet (171 metres) of elevation gain, is rated easy and typically takes around 1 hour and 56 minutes to complete. You…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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1.27 km

Higger Tor

Highlight • Climb

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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1.86 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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2.02 km

Scramble to Carl Wark Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

Good fun scramble and great views from the fort, stone embankment wall is a must see

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3.85 km

Burbage South Quarry

Highlight • Gorge

Beautiful landscape all around

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5.14 km

Rock with a Painted Cross, Peak District

Highlight • Natural Monument

Never have noticed the cross but this little circular is very popular and it’s obvious why

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5.59 km

Burbage Edge

Highlight • Natural

Burbage Edge is a rocky outcrop in the heart of the Peak District. It overlooks the Burbage district of Buxton in Derbyshire featuring a perfect shot of Higger Tor across the valley.

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6.78 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.43 km

1.21 km

121 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.23 km

2.27 km

261 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

13°C

2°C

12 %

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Trail Reviews

Uwe W.

July 12, 2025, Higger Tor und Carl Walk Schleife über Burbage Edge — Peak District National Park

A very beautiful tour in the Peak District. Caution: Some sections require surefootedness and alpine experience.

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Higger Tor and Carl Walk loop via Burbage Edge — Peak District National Park

Higger Tor

Carl Wark Iron Age hill fort

Scramble to Carl Wark Fort

Burbage South Quarry

Rock with a Painted Cross, Peak District

Burbage Edge

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