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Matlock Bath, Winster & Oaker Hill loop from Matlock — Peak District National Park

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Matlock Bath, Winster & Oaker Hill loop from Matlock — Peak District National Park

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Matlock Bath, Winster & Oaker Hill loop from Matlock — Peak District National Park

05:20

18.0km

510m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. 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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192 m

Hall Leys Park, Matlock

Highlight • Settlement

An attractive town on the edge of the Peak District National Park, Matlock has a lot going for it. It rose to prominence in the 19th century, when John Smedley developed the town as a desirable spa destination.

Today it makes for a great base for exploring the national park. There's some lovely walks to the south around Matlock Bath too, where High Tor and the Heights of Abraham boast sublime views. A host of amenities and accommodation can be found in the town, with many of its cafes, pubs, restaurants and independent shops clustered around Dale Road and Crown Square.

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2.06 km

High Tor and Giddy Edge

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The footpath along the summit is commonly known as Giddy Edge, unfenced and not recommended for small children . There is a small metal handrail afixed to the inside edge (of the cliff) totally spectacular.

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8.88 km

Luntor Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Below Luntor Rocks a fenced-off area marks the site of an abandoned mine shaft. with good views over Winster village.

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9.93 km

Winster Market House

Highlight • Monument

The Market House is a late 17th or early 18th century building in the centre of Winster. It dates to when weekly cattle and cheese markets were important in this community.
The building was bought by the National Trust for £50 in 1906, the first of the Trust's properties in the Peak District National Park.
Today you can visit and see a scale model of the village and some information about the local area.

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14.7 km

Oker Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Following the ridge line along from the Oker tree you get to the Trig point. Great views up to Stanton Moor and Chatsworth Estate then back all along the Derwent valley basin towards Matlock.

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15.1 km

Oker Sycamore Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

A Tradition of Oker Hill in Darley Dale, DerbyshireWilliam Wordsworth (1770–1850) ’T IS said that to the brow of yon fair hillTwo brothers clomb, and, turning face from face,Nor one look more exchanging, grief to stillOr feed, each planted on that lofty placeA chosen tree; then, eager to fulfil 5Their courses, like two new-born rivers, theyIn opposite directions urged their wayDown from the far-seen mount. No blast might killOr blight that fond memorial;—the trees grew,And now entwine their arms; but ne’er again Embraced those brothers upon earth’s wide plain;Nor aught of mutual joy or sorrow knew,Until their spirits mingled in the seaThat to itself takes all, Eternity.

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18.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.49 km

5.02 km

3.97 km

1.51 km

488 m

278 m

267 m

Surfaces

8.59 km

2.82 km

2.45 km

2.24 km

1.10 km

684 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

27°C

14°C

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

April 5, 2025,Matlock Bath, Winster & Oaker Hill loop from Matlock — Peak District National Park

Not the longest of walks but don't be fooled plenty of hills to make it more challenging. Some amazing views from the top of high Tor and oker Hill as well.

April 27, 2024,Matlock Bath, Winster & Oaker Hill loop from Matlock

Really good if you enjoy a hike with some good inclines. Got a real good sweat on during the inclines.

June 7, 2025,Matlock Bath, Winster & Oaker Hill loop from Matlock — Peak District National Park

Turning in to a favourite local walk for us. With the bad weather we had been given we decided to stay close to home and nothing to long. Not sure why the weather was fine only a small bit of rain at the start then sun 😅

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Matlock Bath, Winster & Oaker Hill loop from Matlock — Peak District National Park

Hall Leys Park, Matlock

High Tor and Giddy Edge

Luntor Rocks

Winster Market House

Oker Hill Trig Point

Oker Sycamore Tree

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