Hartington

Walk 6: Hartington to Longnor

A long walk that takes you on a journey through old, quaint English villages and across ancient lands, including the site where Pilsbury Castle once stood. Take in gorgeous views of rolling hills, including the distinct spine-like ridge of Chrome Hill. This walk is a must for your hike bucket list.

Starting from Hartington, you will pass the intriguing site of Pilsbury Castle and on to the old village of Longnor. After refreshments, you head back towards Hartington via lush rolling fields and views of Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill.

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Walk Details

  • Distance: 14.5 km (9 mi)
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Minimum Duration: 4 hrs
  • Refreshments: Pub Cafe
  • Start Grid Ref: SK 12712 60248
  • W3W: chart.sunbeam.dynasties
  • Elevation Gain: 222m (728ft)
  • Route: Download .gpx file
About difficulty
  • Easy: Mostly flat terrain, suitable for beginners and families.
  • Moderate: Some hills and uneven ground, requires a basic level of fitness.
  • Hard: Steep climbs, rough terrain, suitable for experienced walkers with good fitness.

Start Point

Paid parking available on Parsons Cl, Hartington, SK17 0BE.

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Each route offers an overview only. Always carry a map and compass and know how to use them. Plan ahead, use common sense, and expect some risk. GPX files are recommended for support, but don’t rely on them as devices can fail. Actual distances are often longer than stated.

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Download Route File (.gpx)
  1. Head north out of Hartington past the duck pond along Dig Street.
  2. Continue along the gated road for about 2.5 miles until reaching Pilsbury.
  3. At Pilsbury leave the road and continue straight along the track until reaching the gated stile at the site of Pilsbury Castle.
  4. Head through the gate and continue along the path for approximately 1 mile until reaching Bridge End Farm, just south of Crowdicote.
  5. Turn left at the Farm to head west along the footpath.  After quarter mile, join the road for a further quarter mile until reaching Longnor – the perfect time for a rest and refreshments and the approximate halfway point along the walk.
  6. From Longnor, take the lane opposite Church Street and head down to meet a farm. Continue forward across several fields until reaching Brund.
  7. At Brund, turn left then immediately take the footpath across fields to Sheen.  Upon reaching the road at Moorhouse, turn right along the road for 200m then take the footpath right, across the field to Sheen.
  8. With the farm on your left, cross the road at Sheen to take the footpath to return across fields to Hartington.

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Created: 20/07/18. Updated: 28/01/26

Leigh Walker

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Hi I'm Leigh, the creator Walk In Derbyshire. I've been walking in the Peak District National Park for over 30 years and have a huge passion for connecting with nature and hiking in the outdoors. I write up the all the walks for Walk In Derbyshire and am also the lead on our group hikes.

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