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222 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
53.37, -1.91 · rel 19217189
53.37, -1.91 · rel 19217189
Mount Famine, South Head and Brown Knoll (Ethels), High Peak
A 10,5 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Derbyshire.
Loop walk
start = finish · Derbyshire
10,5km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
25
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Cave
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× summit
1× cave
1× ruins
Mount Famine
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
South Head
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Swine's Back
summit ·
211 m off route
10,5 km
100%
Brown Knoll
summit ·
314 m off route
10,5 km
100%
Kinderlow Cavern
cave ·
389 m off route
10,5 km
100%
Kinder Low Bowl Barrow
ruins ·
408 m off route
10,5 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
218 m
–
558 m
0 km
5,2 km
10,5 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
437 m elevation
Halfway
556 m elevation
Three quarters
499 m elevation
Finish
218 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Mount Famine, South Head and Brown Knoll (Ethels), High Peak is 10.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Mount Famine, South Head and Brown Knoll (Ethels), High Peak takes approximately 2h 37min to complete.
Yes, Mount Famine, South Head and Brown Knoll (Ethels), High Peak is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Mount Famine, South Head and Brown Knoll (Ethels), High Peak starts at Bowden Bridge Car Park, SK22 2LJ;SK 05189 87857.
Mount Famine, South Head and Brown Knoll (Ethels), High Peak is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Mount Famine, South Head and Brown Knoll (Ethels), High Peak is maintained and managed by National Trust.