Walk 1185 - Chrome Hill from Holinsclough

      
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The Staffordshire sector of the Peak District National Park is less visited than its Derbyshire neighbour. However it does have much to offer walker, not least fact there are fewer walkers! This particular walk provides an excellent insight into life area as well giving you a look at upper reaches River Dove. Although included in nearby village Longnor worth visit microcosm North life.

There is limited parking in the village of Hollinsclough (grid ref. SK065665) and your attention will be immediately drawn to the fine chapel, which was built when the village was a thriving centre for silk weaving. Take the lane heading east out of the village and you will soon be rewarded with a good view of Chrome Hill (or the Dragon's Back) on your left. Continue down this lane until you reach a signed footpath on your left and take this as it heads across fields in the direction of Parkhouse Hill (Chrome Hill's little brother/sister).

Continuing over a footbridge you cross the River Dove, which forms the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. Reaching a lane turn left and follow the tarmac for a short way. On your left a signed path leads you onto the permissive footpath for an ascent of Chrome Hill. (Note - although you may be tempted, an ascent of Parkhouse Hill is not possible as there is no official right of access.) The initial climb is quite steep and for occasional walkers may seem daunting. However upward progress is fast and with improving views you soon reach the summit.

From here the true nature of Chrome Hill can be seen. It is a large steep-sided lump of limestone with a serrated ridge and was once connected with Parkhouse Hill with which is shares the same geology. The onward route is interesting as you descend the western ridge with the path twisting a turning between limestone outcrops. The path is way-marked and leads you across the eastern flanks of Tor Rock to reach the Stoop Farm access road. Continue via Booth farm to Leycote where the track descends to the Dove. Cross Washgate Bridge and follow the rights of way on the Staffordshire side of the river back to Hollinsclough.

Suggested Maps

It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.

	OS Explorer	1:25,000	Sheet OL24
	OS Landranger	1:50,000	Sheet 119

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

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