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Shining Tor trig point – View of Cats Tor loop from Kettleshulme

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Shining Tor trig point – View of Cats Tor loop from Kettleshulme

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Shining Tor trig point – View of Cats Tor loop from Kettleshulme

04:20

14.9km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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3.34 km

Jenkin Chapel

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful little Chapel. If you're lucky and it's open, take a look at the stained glass windows 😊

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5.28 km

Thursbitch Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

A place of folklore, mystery and magic...... It's known as Valley of the Demon!

This website describes some of the history behind the area :

alangarner.atspace.org/votd.html

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7.42 km

Shining Tor trig point

Highlight • Summit

One of the most noted of the Peak District’s tops. Nestled around Errwood Reservoir it make’s for a nice scenic outing but not the best of weather day’s for it …

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7.61 km

Stone path between Cats Tor and Shining Tor

Highlight • Trail

Don’t miss this spectacular path

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8.70 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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9.67 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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12.2 km

Windgather Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

The wonderfully named Windgather Rocks is a grand gritstone crag that's popular with climbers, offering steep, juggy routes. It provides superb views across the national park. The crag is part …

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14.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

1.68 km

1.37 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.24 km

3.85 km

1.97 km

625 m

614 m

599 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Monday 25 May

30°C

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Shining Tor trig point – View of Cats Tor loop from Kettleshulme

Jenkin Chapel

Thursbitch Valley

Shining Tor trig point

Stone path between Cats Tor and Shining Tor

View of Cats Tor

Cats Tor

Windgather Rocks

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