Win Hill and Crook Hill round (11.5 miles/18.5 km)
Another Dark Peak classic tackling the ramparts of Win Hill. This delightful route takes us on a round of two hills that may just tax (a little) your thighs and calves as you ascend their summits. Win Hill, peaking into the sky like a miniature volcano is followed a few miles later with a climb of Crook Hill just on the other side of Ladybower Reservoir. This shortish route is perfect for a winter’s day, short on daylight hours … best pack the torches though … just in case. Two hills and a tad over ten miles. You couldn’t ask for more!
General Information
Start / Finish Location – Heatherdene Car Park, A6013, Hope Valley S33 0BY
Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.5 km
Height gain: 2230 ft / 680m
How tough? For a seasoned walker, not tough at all! (Also a perfect fell run).
Local pubs we would recommend: Ladybower Inn and Yorkshire Bridge Inn
Personal experiences
For all of you that have ever joined us for one of our hill skills navigation courses on Derwent Edge, you might have spent a moment looking across the landscape ticking off various landmarks. One of them would have been Crook Hill. And for years I observed this odd-named hill from afar and thought “one day I need to walk up that hill”. And so the day came. Linked in with Win Hill it is a wonderful walk that provides great views, few crowds and actually with very little effort! I’d recommend doing it at least twice: clockwise one day, and anti-clockwise the next. Still not sure which is best!
Further Reading/Information
Ten GREAT Peak District walks to do
Ten of the Best Peak District Mountain Biking Routes
The Tongue In Cheek History Of The Peak District
Recommended equipment / kit for walking in the UK
What to pack in your first aid kit
Accommodation in Castleton
Accommodation in Youlegrave
Hill and Mountain Weather Advice
Five Grade 1 Scrambles to Get You Started
Top Tips For Footcare
Top Tips to Get Your Children Walking
Walking boots: a new approach
