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Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill are the Dragon's Back; steep and craggy hills are really impressive from a far. This is a great walk around these hills on good paths, with the ascent of Chrome Hill, and maybe Parkhouse Hill, is an adventure. The area is within limestone area and the rocks can be slippy.

From the parking by the church, head over the village green and find the footpath that takes you uphill to the ridge between the village and Parkhouse Hill. Now continue downhill to reach the road, cross the road and then climb up to the footpath of Parkhouse Hill. The best views of Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill are from the top of this ridge. Take a look at the route up Parkhouse Hill - it is steep as is the descent and it can be slippy (see the notice at the bottom). Maybe best to follow the footpath around Parkhouse Hill to get to the minor road. There are clear signs all the way to Chrome Hill and judging by the wear of the footpath it can be very busy. There is an obvious path up Chrome Hill. This path is less steep than the climb up Parkhouse Hill. Climb to the top, but as an excuse for a rest, look back at Parkhouse Hill and see the crags on the north western edge. There is a great view all around this part of the Peak District from the top. The walker will also be aware of the steep drops all around. (2.5kms. 100m. 1hrs. 0min.)

From Chrome Hill the route down descends the north-west ridge. This looks very steep and scary but it is a good path that wiggles around the ridge. Although in wet conditions the underlying limestone can be slippy - take care. From the col follow the path uphill and around the fields to beside Tor Rock [the surrounding land is private]. Continue along the path and around Stoop Farm onto Booth Farm. Now follow the good path south to reach the village of Hollinsclough. Follow the road out of the village past the school then follow the track across the fields to the minor road under Parkhouse Hill. Return to the car via the outward journey. Follow the path under Parkhouse Hill, then Cross the road and climb up to the ridge once there follow the path over the fields back to Earl Sterndale. (6.5kms. 50m. 2hrs. 0min.)

19th May 2025 A great day with the sun coming out later. Even though it was very dry Parkhouse Hill looked too unstable for me so we walked around the hill. The paths around this area are well marked and easy to follow. A great day out in the part of the Peak District.