Win Hill from Ladybower
Across the Ladybower dam and up through the woods to a rocky summit over the Hope Valley.
- Distance
- 5.8 km
- Ascent
- 350 m
- Time
- 2–2.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 462 m
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About this walk
Win Hill from Ladybower is a moderate 5.8 km out-and-back walk with 350 m of ascent, taking 2 to 2.5 hours. It starts at Heatherdene car park (grid reference SK 202 860).
Win Hill has one of the best summit views in the Peak District, over the Hope Valley, the Great Ridge and the arms of Ladybower Reservoir. From the car park at Heatherdene, the walk crosses the Ladybower dam and climbs steeply through the woods of Parkin Clough.
The rocky top, Win Hill Pike, is 462 m. Return the same way, with Ladybower spread out below.
Route
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1
The dam
Cross the Ladybower dam to Yorkshire Bridge.
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2
Parkin Clough
Climb steeply through the woods to the moor.
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3
Win Hill Pike
Reach the rocky summit, then return the same way.
Summit
Win Hill
462 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Win Hill from Ladybower take?
- Most walkers take 2–2.5 hours for the 5.8 km route, which has 350 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Heatherdene car park (grid reference SK 202 860). Pay car park at Heatherdene, by the A6013.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses along the A6013 to Ladybower; trains to Bamford, 3 km away. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. A steep, rough path through woodland, then open moorland to a rocky summit.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep and cattle graze here: keep dogs on a lead near livestock, especially at lambing time (March to May).
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