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Viewpoint Above Bretton Clough – Sir William Hill Trig Point loop from Abney and Abney Grange CP

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Viewpoint Above Bretton Clough – Sir William Hill Trig Point loop from Abney and Abney Grange CP

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Viewpoint Above Bretton Clough – Sir William Hill Trig Point loop from Abney and Abney Grange CP

01:45

6.14km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Hostel

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1

191 m

The Highest Pub in Derbyshire: The Barrel Inn

Highlight • Pub

At 384m, the Highest Pub in Derbyshire

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2

353 m

Bretton Ridge Road View

Highlight • Climb

This road along the ridge passes through the tiny village of Bretton (a few houses and a pub). You are rewarded with endless views of the surrounding countryside.

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3

2.70 km

Viewpoint Above Bretton Clough

Highlight • Viewpoint

A rocky outcrop stands tall above Bretton Clough providing uninterrupted views across the magnificent landscapes of the Peak District toward Bretton Brook and Abney Clow.

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4

2.77 km

this is kind of a historic walk suitable of all levels hiking

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5

4.13 km

Sir William Hill Gravel Road

Highlight • Trail

Sir William Hill Road is an ancient packhorse route and a former section of the 1758 Sheffield-Buxton Turnpike.

Today it provides an engaging challenge in both ascent and descent - the gravel trail is rough and stony.

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6

4.37 km

Sir William Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

A very accessible trig point, a short walk from a parking layby on nearby Sir William Hill Road. The trig has great views.

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B

6.14 km

End point

Hostel

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.79 km

1.60 km

758 m

Surfaces

3.53 km

1.48 km

1.02 km

113 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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