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Parkhouse and Chrome Hill
Type:Mountain or Hill
SK17 0EW
About
Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill are amongst some of the most distinct and recognisable hills in the Peak District, located just north of the River Dove which forms the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. Commonly known as the ‘Dragon’s Back’ the rugged curve of Chrome Hill
Chrome Hill & Parkhouse Hill are limestone reef knolls, which were once coral reefs which formed the edge of a shallow pool of water, 340 million years ago! As you can imagine this makes it a very interesting place to walk, one that’s different from the dark gritstone also found in the Peak District.
This area has always been loved by photographers, as it always gives outstanding and unique landscape photos. Whether you’re shooting from the bottom of the hills looking up, or on top of one of the hills looking out onto the fantastic and panoramic landscape, Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill will often give you amazing natural composition.
These hills have been noted as an official Site of Special Scientific Interest due to the wide range of limestone flora, so the reasons to choose this as your next Peak District walk are many.
One of the easiest places to start this walk in near the Church or ‘Quiet Woman’ Pub in the village of Earl Sterndale, near Buxton.
Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017) |
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