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Shining Tor trig point – Cats Tor loop from Hartington Upper Quarter

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Hartington Upper Quarter

Shining Tor trig point – Cats Tor loop from Hartington Upper Quarter

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Shining Tor trig point – Cats Tor loop from Hartington Upper Quarter

01:36

14.3km

320m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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Parking

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1.97 km

Cat & Fiddle Inn and Distillery

Highlight • Climb

The Cat & Fiddle Whisky Distillery stands at the top of the famous climb. There is a bar at the distillery, you can also take a tour or visit the shop.

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3.39 km

View Towards Shining Tor and Firwood–Lax Fidge Signpost

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.21 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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4.41 km

Stone path between Cats Tor and Shining Tor

Highlight • Trail

Don’t miss this spectacular path

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5.19 km

View Towards Cats Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.49 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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11.5 km

Woodland Path and Bridge by the Goyt River

Highlight • Trail

Peaceful woodland path with view of the Goyt River

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12.5 km

Goyt Valley Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

The road is closed to motor vehicles at certain points of the year. Which turns this into a must do road. It climbs for miles out of the valley floor but the views at the top are stunning

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14.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.50 km

5.04 km

776 m

407 m

324 m

236 m

Surfaces

4.59 km

3.82 km

2.55 km

2.53 km

776 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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Shining Tor trig point – Cats Tor loop from Hartington Upper Quarter

Cat & Fiddle Inn and Distillery

View Towards Shining Tor and Firwood–Lax Fidge Signpost

Shining Tor trig point

Stone path between Cats Tor and Shining Tor

View Towards Cats Tor

Cats Tor

Woodland Path and Bridge by the Goyt River

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