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Owler Tor, Padley Gorge & Grindleford loop from Hathersage — Peak District National Park

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Owler Tor, Padley Gorge & Grindleford loop from Hathersage — Peak District National Park

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Owler Tor, Padley Gorge & Grindleford loop from Hathersage — Peak District National Park

03:20

11.6km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.86 km

Over Owler Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

A great place for bouldering and exploring the rock formations. Easily accessed from Surprise View car park.

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3.08 km

Mother Cap Rock Formation

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fabulous gritstone tor, visible for miles around. Great for climbing and bouldering.

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3.67 km

Owler Tor is a collection of striking gritstone formations set in heather covered moorland which creates a particularly spectacular backdrop in August, when it can be surrounded by a sea of purple.

The Tor is great for exploring and bouldering, and as it's only a few minutes walk from Surprise View car park, it's a popular destination.

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4.03 km

Burbage Brook and Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Natural Monument

The moorland above the brook is called Lawrence Field. Part of the National Trust's work is to protect important wildlife habitats such as this.

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4.26 km

Burbage Brook and Padley Gorge

Highlight • Natural Monument

To the left of the bridge is Padley Gorge. This ancient woodland is one of the best examples of the old oak-birch woodland which once covered much of the Peak District. It's rich in wildlife and is carefully managed by the rangers.

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5.52 km

Padley Gorge

Highlight • Viewpoint

An Intriguing, incredible location...a moss covered boulder strewn woodland walk with enchanted trees throughout...and to top it off it has a beautiful picturesque brook running through the valley.

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5.76 km

Grindleford Station Café

Highlight • Cafe

Long history of serving food to the hikers, nice outside sitting area.
Open Mon to Fri 9:00 - 16:00.
Sat & Sun 9:00 - 17:00.

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6.85 km

Grindleford Community Shop and Café

Highlight • Cafe

In the vestry of St Helen’s church it sells artisan bread from Welbeck bakery as well as a range of local products. Tea, coffee and locally baked cakes are also available.

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11.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.27 km

2.77 km

2.31 km

1.63 km

1.56 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.43 km

1.84 km

1.76 km

1.64 km

534 m

434 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

26°C

14°C

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Comments

April 18, 2023,Hathersage to Padley Gorge

Great round route with some great pub stops along the route.

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Owler Tor, Padley Gorge & Grindleford loop from Hathersage — Peak District National Park

Over Owler Tor

Mother Cap Rock Formation

Owler Tor

Burbage Brook and Wooden Bridge

Burbage Brook and Padley Gorge

Padley Gorge

Grindleford Station Café

Grindleford Community Shop and Café

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