Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill circular

A great walk with magnificent views as it takes you up the undulating Dragon’s Back of Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill in the Peak District National Park. This area is an SSSI and was a prehistoric limestone reef knoll. Look out for possible fossils in the fascinating limestone rock formations. This route requires some scrambling over difficult terrain.

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Sunday 22 March 2026

No dogs allowed

We leave the village of Longnor and head northwest along the Dove Valley crossing the River Dove twice before arriving at Hollinsclough village. From here we cross the valley and head onto the slopes of Hollins Hill, at the top of which the dramatic Dragons Back of Chrome Hill can be seen.
We continue along the track passing Tor Hill before making the northeast approach to Chrome Hill. Following the undulating Dragon’s Back we cross a road at the pass and proceed up the rocky outcrop summit of Parkhouse Hill the make our way around Hitter Hill to reach the village of Earl Sterndale. Parkhouse Hill requires some scrambling. Sure footedness, a good level of fitness and a head for heights are needed. At the top all the effort is rewarded with spectacular views all round.
Head across High Wheeldon and make the steep descent to cross the River Dove then continue across fields back to Longnor where cafes, pubs and public toilets can be found

 

Terrain:
Paths and tracks consisting of grass, gravel, rocks and paved areas.
Map/Area:
Explorer Map OL24 (Peak District - White Peak Area).
Starting Point:
Longnor Village car park. Market Place SK17 ONT. Grid ref:- SK088649
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Walk Starts:
9:30
Walk Finishes:
15:45
Distance:
14.4km
Ascent:
713m
Highest Point:
437m Chrome Hill

Safety

Let the walk leader know of any relevant medical conditions

Refer to the Handbook for walk related information and specifically for recommended walking equipment and safety information

Remember you are responsible for being properly equipped

Ensure you have the walk leader’s phone number in case of an emergency

If you become detached from the group STOP, call out; try contacting group by phone or text. If no contact return to the last place you were with the group. Wait 30 mins repeatedly trying to make contact. After 30 mins seek help and/or make your own way safely.

The Google map below is the location of the walk start point.