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Name: | Chrome Hill |
Hill number: | 16510 |
Height: | 443m / 1453ft |
Parent (Ma): | 2812 Shining Tor |
RHB Section: | 36: Lancashire, Cheshire & the Southern Pennines |
Nuttall/Wainwright area: | The Peak District |
County/UA: | Derbyshire |
Catchment: | Trent |
Class: | Tump (400-499m), Ethel (Tu,4,E) |
Grid ref: | SK 07063 67345 |
Summit feature: | limestone outcrop |
Drop: | 61m |
Col: | 382m SK069676 |
OS map sheet(s): | (1:50k) 119 (1:25k) OL24W |
Survey: | obvious summit |
Change log: | show changes for this hill entry |
GPS data: | show GPS entries for this hill |
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Logged Descriptions (logged by 271 users) | By | Date of Ascent |
Parked at Hollinsclough then Hollins Hill, High Edge before Chrome Hill on a cool & dry morning. | Dugswell2 | 18/04/2024 |
Over the ridge from Earl Sterndale | MountainTerrier | 13/04/2024 |
Birthday walk for Rick Ground still frozen though snow melting today. A good walk over Parkhouse, Chrome, High Edge, and Hollins. With B and R. | jenx | 20/01/2024 |
From hollinsclough took the path that leads to booth farm then round by stoop farm before meeting track that takes you up the summit. Quite exposed in places. With the 4 lads about 4 miles | The-Z-Man | 05/01/2024 |
From Hollins Hill down to Booth Farm, then followed way marked path around to the base of the ridge and up to the summit. Lovely little hill. On to Parkhouse Hill. | LizH | 24/08/2023 |
On from Parkhouse Hill then back to Earl Sterndale. 1.5 hours. 3.5 Miles | Patrick Molloy | 29/05/2023 |
Ascended after a sudden improvement in the weather on a 'Girls' birthday walk' on a very wet, cold ,windy day. It's a lovely hill- repeat ascent. Continued to Parkhouse Hill N and Hitters Hill before returning to car at Earl Sterndale. | Denise | 14/01/2023 |
Misty Photoshoot | Deego | 01/01/2023 |
Parked in Earl Sterndale four Five Ethels High Edge, Hollins hill, Chrome hill, Parkhouse hill and High Wheeldon a Nine mile outing. | WAYNE ROWLETT | 10/12/2022 |
Loop of 7 from east sterndale. 14km in 3 hrs. Hind low, Upper Edge, High Edge, Booth Hill, Hollins Hill, Chrome Hill, Parkhouse Hill. The limestone was slippery under foot. | Nicky C | 26/11/2022 |
Parkhouse Hill > Parkhouse Hill North > Chrome Hill from GR: SK 08349 66562 | Hippster | 08/10/2022 |
Parkhouse Hill > Parkhouse Hill North > Chrome Hill from GR: SK 08349 66562 | ronaldo333 | 08/10/2022 |
With Rosie and Neil | mike__riley | 12/09/2022 |
Came up the north ridge on the Permissive Path after High Edge & Hollins Hill. Fantastic limestone narrow undulating ridge. Solo. | Dangerous Dave | 23/05/2022 |
A nine top anti-clockwise tour from Earl Sterndale ... High Wheeldon, Dow Low, Hind Low, Upper Edge, High Edge, Chrome Hill, Parkhouse Hill and its North Top, then Aldery Cliff. A really good 4 hour walk. | summitter | 21/05/2022 |
Very very muddy | Jready | 09/02/2022 |
On a circular from Hollinsclough. From Parkhouse Hill nth top, across road and follow obvious path up ridge to summit. Descent in same direction towards Booth Hill. | Meanderer | 23/01/2022 |
Amazing temperature inversion | mavero10 | 19/12/2021 |
From Earl Sterndale . High Wheeldon, Parkhouse , Chrome Hill, Hollins Hill, High Edge, Hitter Hill, Aldery Cliff back to Earl Sterndale. 4 hrs. | Longwojo | 12/12/2021 |
12k from Longnor, Parkhouse, Chrome, Hitter, High Wheeldon | AvidSockWearer | 24/10/2021 |
Second target on Chrome-Parkhouse Hill walk: very easy climb up to the top- perfect weather! | hjb68 | 25/07/2021 |
See Kamoot entry for full details/gpx download: 
https://www.komoot.com/tour/386310712 | outlawcatcher | 06/06/2021 |
Circular hike from Longnor town centre - High Wheeldon (trig point) - Parkhouse Hill - Chrome Hill - Tor Rock - Hollins Hill - Longnor town centre. 
 
Parking: Car park in the centre of town. Cafe and toilets by car park. | manilena | 06/06/2021 |
Circular walk with H.Bugeau | WillToppo | 30/05/2021 |
A round from Earl Sterndale - the 2 tops of Parkhouse Hill, Chrome Hill and Hollins Hill, returning down the ridge of Hollins Hill. | JK | 29/04/2021 |
From Parkhouse Hill. Nice looking continuation of the ridge. With Carla, Dulcie, Felix and the Thompsons. 168m ascent. | RoguePulsar | 17/04/2021 |
Parked at the church in Earl Sterndale for a circuit of 8 Tumps. From Hollins Hill. 5/8. On to Parkhouse Hill. | PGCE | 17/04/2021 |
Circular walk from Earl Sterndale Chrome Hill then Parkhouse Hill. Went out and back to High Wheeldon after. | Dan Baddeley | 17/04/2021 |
Steep rocky climb to the top very windy at the top and very hard when hot nice at the top though went with Dad Mum Dulcie and the Thompsons. | speedyclimber | 17/04/2021 |
With Nomes from Hollinsclough - Chrome Hill - Hollins Hill and back. | Kniverbee | 21/03/2021 |
Approach on concessionary path around Stoop farm, left SE on concessionary path to road. | Moorponder | 10/09/2020 |
From Hollins Hill. A nice surprise, great little ridge walk. On to Parkhouse Hill. | Wycombe Wanderer | 29/08/2020 |
Family walk from Holinsclough. Misty and drizzly day but thankfully no real rain. Found some fossils and enjoyed the detour to Dowel Cave once we had completed the descent. | hannah&steven | 16/08/2020 |
With the 3 girls. Nice dry, but generally grey day. 18Km round of ten with a bit of running. | davechaffey | 20/06/2020 |
Set off really early to watch the sunrise from here on a beautifully hot spring day with Mark and Scott | PeaklovinVillan | 30/05/2020 |
With E. Lovely to get out again while keeping local after lockdown. | Beeliner | 15/05/2020 |
Second visit to this fine little hill during a day walk with Peter. Met at Etwall then in P's car to park in Hollingsclough at SK 065664. Route was Booth Farm, Booth Hill, High Edge summit, access land to Chrome Hill, Parkhouse Hill, Parkhouse North Top, Glutton Bridge, Nabend summit. Light cloud with sunny intervals, dry, chilly breeze. walked approx 3:30. Fish n chips in Ashbourne on way home. | Skip | 05/03/2020 |
With liz. 6.6 miles 1050 ft elevation | nell1583 | 20/02/2020 |
was really impressed with this hill quite ridgy which is my favorites | Lauralj84 | 13/02/2020 |
With Louise and Kathryn | Chris Ellis | 01/01/2020 |
From Glutton Bridge, up the permitted path in mist. Then onto to the Parkhouse Hills. | PeterD | 30/11/2019 |
Climbed after the Parkhouse Hills. Fine summit. | DanMaisieBex | 31/08/2019 |
Parked on the grass as it was a dry day at 07729 67017 and did a circuit of Parkhouse Hill, Parkhouse Hill N.Top and Chrome Hill. Chrome Hill is a great hill. | clivevilla | 23/07/2019 |
Parked in wide track entrance at 065683 - S. along track to fingerpost & then SE along waymarked concessionary path to access land & a pleasant climb up the excellent NW ridge. (S) | gerrybowes | 17/07/2019 |
Thirkelow Rocks - Booth Hill - Hollins Hill - Chrome Hill. Started from near the main rd at Axe Edge | Wayne Mac | 30/03/2019 |
3rd of 4 bagged today. (High Wheeldon, Upper Edge, Chrome Hill, Parkhouse Hill) Walked up from North | dazedemon | 17/02/2019 |
With Dez and Luke | NottsOutdoorLad | 23/12/2018 |
Wet and very slippy | Kermit | 08/12/2018 |
Ascended from Pakhouse Hill by the east ridge. Excellent views in perfect weather. Returned the same way for Parkhouse Hill - North Top. | JohnW | 05/09/2018 |
With Verity | jthomson6nr9 | 03/02/2018 |
Hill walking day. | simonshrewsbury | 30/12/2017 |
Part of a circuit of hills south of Buxton Lime Quarry. Starting and finishing at Brandside Parish Hall. | BobHancock | 20/11/2017 |
Parked on verge on minor road then Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill - both tops. The first two summits are real gems - spectacular steep little craggy hills. | Crib Goch | 28/08/2017 |
Parked in Earl Sterndale. Chrome Hill, Parkhouse Hill & Parkhouse Hill North Top. The Quiet Woman Pub must be the most old fashioned pub in the UK. | David Evans | 28/08/2017 |
With ramblers | SS | 21/05/2017 |
KeithByTheC | 14/05/2017 | |
Glorious walk up the east ridge | vegibagger | 24/04/2017 |
part of the cloudy, February walk over chrome and parkhouse hill, very dramatic hills! | Joel451 | 05/02/2017 |
from Earl Sterndale via Parkhouse Hill to Chrome Hill | davestillravin | 05/02/2017 |
Parked 300 mts to the south in large gate entrance. Other verges like porridge. Set off in the dark. Ascent begins at the cattle grid. Great little hill with fine ridge all the way. Couldn't appreciate it fully due to early morning mist. | Campbell Singer | 14/12/2016 |
Parked at side of road- Thirkelow Rocks, High Edge, Hollins Hill, Chrome Hill, Nab End, Parkhouse Hill, North Top, Aldery Cliff, High Wheeldon, Dow Low, Hind Low, Upper Edge. On overcast day with Mart & Daisy | John Eley | 03/12/2016 |
21km/13 mile walk with John & Daisy. Thirkelow Rocks, High Edge, Hollins Hill, Chrome Hill, Nab End, Parkhouse Hill, Parkhouse Hill North Top, Alderley Cliff, High Wheeldon, Dow Low [Brier Low], Hind Low, Upper Edge. Missed Booth Hill. 
Parked on roadside grass approx SK 0496 6939. 6°C AVG, 7 km/h AVG, overcast. 
Entered concrete bunker on High Edge which provided 3 great framed views. I was unaware of the water res. underneath Upper Edge, John boldly started to walk across fibreglass roof & hurriedly ran off with at the loud sound of cracking. | Rotorslap | 03/12/2016 |
Number four of six summits on this walk. Mostly sunny, some cloud, one shower. High Wheeldon (422m), Parkhouse Hill North Top (362m), Parkhouse Hill (375m), Chrome Hill (443m), High Edge (462m) and Hollins Hill (450m) from Longnor. Distance = 19.57km. Average moving speed = 3.7km/h. Time moving = 5:13. Ascent = 768m. | paulnewby81 | 22/10/2016 |
Lovely Autumn walk Earl Sterndale- Parkhouse Hill- Chrome Hill-Hollinsclough-East Sterndale. These 2 hills are much harder to get up than their height would suggest. Steep, slippery and a bit of scrambling involved. Fantastic hills, though. | Lazylizzie | 15/10/2016 |
Narrow limestone ridge, quite a joy to climb, and with spectacular view. Natural arch on ridge line north of summit, but missed cave on north west slopes. | Denise | 04/07/2016 |
Excellent little hill | RichardM | 04/07/2016 |
Climbed this on a sultry and cloudy summer's day as part of a round walk from Earl Sterndale. Good, clear views from the top. | Paul Eaton | 23/06/2016 |
5 mile circuit from Earl Sterndale taking in Chrome and Parkhouse Hills. | rlee5040 | 28/05/2016 |
Walked circuit from Longnor taking in Chrome Hill and High Wheeldon before heading out to Pilsbury Castle before the return | astokes | 15/05/2016 |
Hollinsclough- Parkhouse Hill - Chrome hill Ascent both on my birthday. great weather. | Kniverbee | 05/04/2016 |
Part of a hill bagging session around Earl Sterndale in cold & clear weather. | Dan Unwin | 28/02/2016 |
6/8 Sixth of eight (Lees Moor/Durham Edge/Shatton Edge/Bradwell Moor/Hind Low/Chrome Hill/Hollins Hill/Booth Hill). Superb climb worth the effort ! | Fergalh | 24/01/2016 |
exciting ridge along crest of hill | steven ruffles | 23/01/2016 |
A circuit starting from Longnor taking in Hollins Hill, Chrome Hill, Parkhouse Hill and High Wheeldon. Dry cloudy weather, wet and muddy underfoot in the valley. Walked with Yavanna and Howard, Major Cynic and his mate Dave, and Nick the ex Mod. | Skip | 22/11/2015 |
Parkhouse Hill, Chrome Hill, and High Wheeldon starting from Longnor and tackling East to West anticlockwise | hillexplorer | 04/10/2015 |
Excellent walk from Earl Sterndale to Chrome Hill,Parkhouse Hill North Top and Parkhouse Hill.Lots of walkers about today.With Oscar and Catman. | rosiebridge | 10/05/2015 |
With Catman and Bridget. | oscarrosie | 10/05/2015 |
With Oscar and Bridget. | catman | 10/05/2015 |
On the Hollinsclough Hills circuit with Jules | Mypoorblisters | 06/04/2015 |
With Bev and Cabe | simon and co | 01/03/2015 |
A fine little hill amongst a circle of attendant hills. After Packhorse as part of a bus-pass day. The quality of the next hills do not match. | Martin R | 17/02/2015 |
Route from Grin Low car Park near Buxton | drwroberts | 08/02/2015 |
Up SE ridge, fine little hill. Continued on a horseshoe past Stoop and Booth Farms to Hollins Hill and back down its long S ridge. | Aye Jimmy | 25/06/2014 |
Part of a circuit with Parkhouse Hill | amandaowen | 01/06/2014 |
Up from the road between here and Parkhouse Hill, along track to tree and then following path to top. Sixth hill of the day! Doubled back on myself and headed towards Hollinsclough village. | DanHolme | 16/02/2014 |
From Hollinclough (limited parking) via Booth and Stoop Farms. A hill of positively alpine character - very fine indeed! | Man of Kernow1 | 23/04/2013 |
With Janet, Hollins Hill, Chrome Hill, Parkhouse Hill and High Wheeldon Hill walk | steveb2006 | 02/02/2013 |
clear, cool, calm. Low cloud in some of the valleys from pub on A53 near Oliver Hill done with Parkhouse hill | joseph mitchell | 10/01/2013 |
A walk from Longnor including Chrome Hill and on the return Parkhouse hill. They really are so beautiful both of these hills and this one is aptly named the 'Dragon's back'. Pretty steep climb up but many opportunities for great photos. I followed the Pathfinder guidebook for the White peak on this walk. | Dazingdale | 30/12/2012 |
Reached top from Parkhouse, too windy/rainy for someone with my head for heights to go down the rougher northern slope, retraced steps. | MrChris1980 | 24/06/2012 |
Did this walk after reading an article in Trail Magazine. What a great hill!! | W111KYB | 08/05/2012 |
From Earl Sterndale. With Amanda & Lawrence. Heavy showers. | Richard Gunn | 22/04/2012 |
9 mile hill bagging walk starting with High Wheeldon going up the steepest way, on towards Upper Edge, muddy Chrome Hill and clambering up the steep and very slippery Parkhouse Hill. | DanTrig | 02/12/2011 |
Followed the new path. Parkhouse Hill too wet for us to attempt today. | Walker Dan | 14/10/2011 |
Parked in Earl Sterndale opposite the Quiet Woman at SK 09046 66992. A fabulous Peak District walk taking in some fine shapely hills. Hitter Hill - 
Parkhouse Hill - Chrome Hill - Parkhouse Hill N Top - Brier Low - High Wheeldon. | David Gradwell | 26/06/2011 |
In snow. | Wheelsy | 21/12/2009 |
With Mum. A great P30 circuit in a surprising corner of the Peak District; Glutton Bridge - Parkhouse Hill - Parkhouse Hill N Top - Chrome Hill - High Edge - Hollins Hill - valley to Glutton Bridge. | Mark Jackson | 13/12/2009 |
Great spot - probably one of the best P30s | Bramley | 09/05/2009 |
In snow. | Wheelsy | 07/02/2009 |
Christmas walk with Scouts. | climbingkershaw | 27/12/2008 |
Walk with Julian and Dave L. from Monyash. date guessed. | DampandDusty | 25/06/2008 |
Date a guess | Flipperfeet | 15/05/2008 |
Visited a few times, usually on a circuit from Earl Sterndale taking in Parkhouse Hill - Dowel Dale - High Edge - Hollins Hill - Chrome Hill - Parkhouse Hill - Earl Sterndale. Great fun along the west ridge. | Jake994 | 20/11/2004 |
In rain ran/ climbed 3 x 400m tops in between supervising D of e group. | Chris Pearson | 04/04/2004 |
From Longnor | Geoff Briggs | 07/12/1997 |
With Tim747, circular walk from Hollinsclough, Dove Valley, should have been Dowel Dale but we noticed there was a permissive path over Chrome Hill | CreakingHiker | 06/07/1996 |
E | tim747 | 06/07/1996 |
Walk from Hollinsclough with JEL and the two Steves. The main objective was to traverse Chrome Hill, SJB's first opportunity since the access agreement. Exciting narrow and spectacular, it even has a natural arch low down under the ridge. | pwheeler | 21/04/1996 |
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