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View of Cats Tor – Cats Tor loop from Jenkin Chapel (St John the Baptist)

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View of Cats Tor – Cats Tor loop from Jenkin Chapel (St John the Baptist)

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View of Cats Tor – Cats Tor loop from Jenkin Chapel (St John the Baptist)

02:04

6.85km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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Parking

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1.43 km

St Joseph's Shrine

Highlight • Monument

I was surprised to see this and can only surmise that it was built by the owners of the grand mansion that was Errwood Hall which is nearby.

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2.60 km

Wooden Bridge in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Bridge

There are two pictures of two different bridges in the photo files. They are both on the same route and they are both good resting spots as such. Lovely area in anyway!

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2.62 km

Wooden Walkway Along the Stream to Shining Tor

Highlight • Bridge

A cute wooden planked walkway and bridge on the way up to Shining Tor.

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2.90 km

Errwood Hall Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

This once-magnificent country house, enjoying wonderful views over the picturesque Goyt Valley, is now just a sad pile of stones. It survived for less than 100 years. It was built …

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4.16 km

View of Peak District National Park

Highlight • Forest

There's a bit of a pointless climb upto foxlow path,from errwood, which then takes you back down on to the pym chair. You may stay on either path rather than go up and back down as this route describes

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4.30 km

View of the Valley, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a little mound in this location, which is a great picnic spot and it has amazing views over the valley.

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4.78 km

View of Cats Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

From here you can see the striking Cats Tor, a hill renowned for its rugged terrain and rocky outcrops. The landscape is characterised by heather-covered moors and a diverse array of wildlife.

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5.75 km

Cats Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's a little exposed here so have a coat at the ready as the wind even on a warm day can cut through you.

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6.85 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.50 km

2.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.23 km

2.13 km

1.07 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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View of Cats Tor – Cats Tor loop from Jenkin Chapel (St John the Baptist)

St Joseph's Shrine

Wooden Bridge in Peak District National Park

Wooden Walkway Along the Stream to Shining Tor

Errwood Hall Ruins

View of Peak District National Park

View of the Valley, Peak District National Park

View of Cats Tor

Cats Tor

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