Circuit of Chrome Hill, Derbyshire

Start point: Longnor, Ordnance Survey Map OL24, Grid Ref: SK 088 649.

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Cars can be parked at the starting point in the village square just across the road from the Horseshore Inn, Longnor.

Bridge over the River Dove just outside Longnor.

Underhill Farm, not far from Glutton Bridge, with Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill in the background.


The path from Underhill Farm over Hitter Hill to Earl Sterndale, with Longnor on the horizon.


Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill seen from the west side of Hitter Hill. Millions of years ago these two hills were part of an undersea coral reef.


Looking across Hall Farm to the village of Earl Sterndale.


St Michael’s Church in Earl Sterndale.


The Quiet Woman pub in Earl Sterndale, complete with friendly guard dog.


The sign reads, "Soft Words Turneth Away Wrath".


Glutton Grange, between Glutton Bridge and Earl Sterndale, after descending Hitter Hill.


Come in number 329, lunch is ready. The path now goes across the fields to meet Dowel Dale.


The road into Dowel Dale, with Chrome Hill in the background. The walk returns to this point via the path on the left, which goes past Stannery farm..


The start of Dowel Dale.


Dowall Hall at the bottom of Dowel Dale.


The north side of Parkhouse Hill as seen from Dowall Hall.


The north-east face of Chrome Hill seen from near Dowall Hall.


Sheep on the slopes of Dowel Dale.


Greensides Farm at the top of Dowel Dale.


The north-west end of Chrome Hill seen from near Greensides Farm.


Heading towards Booth Farm at the northern end of the walk.


The path leaving Booth Farm heading towards the village of Hollinsclough.


Secluded cottage by the side of the path not far from Booth Farm.


Little bridge over the River Dove on the path to Hollinsclough.


Hillside farm not far from Hollinsclough.


Methodist church and Vicarage in Hollinsclough.


Path near the southern tip of Chrome Hill, with Parkhouse Hill in the background.


The path approaching the southern face of Parkhouse Hill.


Foobridge over Swallow Brook.


Approaching Stannery Farm at the foot of Parkhouse Hill.


The northern tip of Parkhouse Hill.


Footbridge on the path back to Longnor.


Last look back at Chrome Hill (left) and Parkhouse Hill (right).


Coming in to the north-west end of Longnor.


Church Street, Longnor.


Cobbled back street in Longnor.