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Up Minninglow Hill

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"Explore a remote and enigmatic hilltop site, crowned by an ancient burial chamber."
Walk directions

Leave the car park on the trail heading eastwards, across the lane, signed ‘Middleton Top and High Peak Junction’. Go across a long and open embankment above the fields. Follow the trail as it swings right, and beyond a small cutting reach a redundant trackside quarry.

Just after the quarry, and before another high embankment, take the path on the left signed ‘Concession route to Minninglow’. Go through the gate and directly up the slope through further fields and gates to reach the tree-lined hilltop, encircled by young trees and a wall.
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Location
Nearest postcode:
Additional information
  Terrain  - Hard gravel tracks and pathless pasture
  Landscape  - Open, softly undulating limestone plateau
  Dog friendliness  - Signs request dogs be kept on lead on trail and concession path to Minninglow
  Parking  - High Peak Trail car park south of Pikehall
  Toilets en route  - None on route
About the walk
The high and largely bare limestone landscape that ripples across much of the middle south White Peak is punctuated by a series of small, wooded crests. Of these, one of the most prominent is Minninglow, its 1,220ft (372m) hilltop topped by a spindly clump of beech trees that is visible for miles...
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Route details
1hr 30min
Dog-friendly
Difficulty:
Easy

Gradient:
Gentle


Distance:
3 miles (4.8kms)

Ascent:
85ft (26m)

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Up Minninglow Hill

Recommended by
Our view
"Explore a remote and enigmatic hilltop site, crowned by an ancient burial chamber."
Walk details
1hr 30min
Dog friendly
Difficulty:
Easy
Gradient:
Gentle
Distance:
3 miles (4.8kms)
Ascent:
85ft (26m)
Walk directions

Leave the car park on the trail heading eastwards, across the lane, signed ‘Middleton Top and High Peak Junction’. Go across a long and open embankment above the fields. Follow the trail as it swings right, and beyond a small cutting reach a redundant trackside quarry.
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Just after the quarry, and before another high embankment, take the path on the left signed ‘Concession route to Minninglow’. Go through the gate and directly up the slope through further fields and gates to reach the tree-lined hilltop, encircled by young trees and a wall.
2 of 6

Leave the hilltop by a gate on the opposite side from where you entered. Go out into the open field and veer right, down the gentle slope. Aim for the gateway in the wall below, beyond which is a small bridge on the trail two fields away. Go through the gateway and straight down the next field to the gate at the bottom.
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Go through the gate and turn right onto a broad, unmade, walled lane. At the gated junction with the High Peak Trail go straight across, signed as a cycle route to Biggin, and down a long straight track into the valley. Go through a gate and follow the track left, past an old quarry and pools, then up a slope to reach a turning for a farm.
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Go straight ahead along the firm farm track, to reach a junction with a metalled lane coming up from Roystone Grange. Join this and continue in the same direction until you reach the lane at the far end.
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Turn right and follow the tree-lined lane as far as the trail. Turn right just before the bridge to reach the car park entrance.
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Location
Starting point
Nearest postcode:
Additional information
  Terrain - Hard gravel tracks and pathless pasture
  Landscape - Open, softly undulating limestone plateau
  Dog friendliness - Signs request dogs be kept on lead on trail and concession path to Minninglow
  Parking - High Peak Trail car park south of Pikehall
  Toilets en route - None on route
About the walk
The high and largely bare limestone landscape that ripples across much of the middle south White Peak is punctuated by a series of small, wooded crests. Of these, one of the most prominent is Minninglow, its 1,220ft (372m) hilltop topped by a spindly clump of beech trees that is visible for miles...
Read more
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Ivy Cottage
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"Well positioned for lovely walks and watersports..."
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Self-Catering
Ivy Cottage
★★★
award
"Well positioned for lovely walks and watersports..."
Holiday Park
Rivendale Lodge Retreat
★★★★★
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"Potentially a great place for newt-watchers...."
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Ivy Cottage
A detached Grade II-listed house in the rural village of Aldwark, Ivy Cottage is in the heart of the Peak District. Packed with character, the cottage is surrounded by open countryside ...
★★★    Rating
Ivy Cottage
A detached Grade II-listed house in the rural village of Aldwark, Ivy Cottage is in the heart of the Peak District. Packed with character, the cottage is surrounded by open countryside ...
★★★    Rating
Rivendale Lodge Retreat
Rivendale Lodge Retreat is set in a former quarry, and there are lots of places to visit and things to do nearby, including the adjacent Tissington Trail. Natural landscaping includes a...
★★★★★    Rating
Biggin Hall
Dating back to the 17th century, Biggin Hall is peacefully situated and surrounded by open countryside in the heart of the Peak District. Its location makes it ideal for exploring the T...
★★★    Rating
Marmalade Cottage
The quirkily named Marmalade Cottage is Grade II listed and over 300 years old. It’s set in the village which is itself inside the Peak District National Park. The interior is full of c...
★★★★    Rating
Marmalade Cottage
The quirkily named Marmalade Cottage is Grade II listed and over 300 years old. It’s set in the village which is itself inside the Peak District National Park. The interior is full of c...
★★★★    Rating
Milldale Cottage Company - Duck Cottage
Duck Cottage offers comfortable accommodation perfect for families or friends for a getaway in the Peak District. The cottage comprises of an open plan kitchen dining room, cosy sitting...
★★★★★    Rating
Milldale Cottage Company - Riverside Cottage
Riverside Cottage is a traditional stone building offering very comfortable accommodation for up to 6 guests. Perfect for families or friends to enjoy a getaway in the great outdoors. P...
★★★★★    Rating
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Places to eat nearby View all
Biggin Hall
Biggin Hall Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
The Peacock at Rowsley
   AA Rosette Award
Stones Restaurant
   AA Rosette Award
Places to eat nearby
Biggin Hall
Biggin Hall Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
The Peacock at Rowsley
   AA Rosette Award
Stones Restaurant
   AA Rosette Award
The Eatery at The Rutland Arms
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Lovage by Lee Smith
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Rafters at Riverside House
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Machine Inn
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