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Jan, 28 2016
Last Updated: Thursday, October 27, 2016 in Landscape Photography, Peak District 0 comments tags: Chrome Hill, Derbyshire, Parkhouse Hill

Chrome Hill in the Peak District

Chrome Hill along with Parkhouse, Hollins and High Wheeldon are the oldest exposed sedimentary limestone rock formations in the Peak District National Park formed over 300 million years ago and deposited over a period of about 20 million years into a shallow tropical sea.

Chrome Hill Sunrise

Chrome Hill Sunrise

Walker on Chrome Hill

Walker on Chrome Hill

In between these characteristic limestone hills are stunning dales and valleys of the Upper Dove Valley and the more commonly know Dovedale. I often frequent both dales on my visits to the Peaks as both of the dales are located in the White Peaks which I pass though heading North.

The distinctive shape of Chrome Hill is often described as the “Chome Hill – Dragons Back” and is best viewed from the North at Tor Rock looking South in my opinion, especially at sunrise whereas Parkhouse Hill is described as having a shark tooth look to it and is best viewed  “Parkhouse Hill – Shark Tooth” like appearance

Parkhouse and Chrome Hill

Parkhouse and Chrome Hill

Whilst im personally not that interested in the Peak District  Geology, I am interested in the history. It is an area with wonderful diverse historic past, Today such features are perceived as adding to the richness of the landscape, generations prior to us struggled to make a living from these often harsh and uncompromising landscapes that we admire so much today and it is one of the reasons we all admire such a wonderful place as the Peak District, England’s first National Park.

Chrome Hill Pinnacle

Chrome Hill Pinnacle

I’ve been lucky enough to admire Chrome Hill most of my life as it can be seen from the A53 Leek to Buxton road from the region of Axe Edge, one morning I was out in the snow and the most stunning sky transformed before me whilst I was at Axe Edge, cars were stopping as drivers jumped out to take pictures with there mobile phones, I was fortunate enough to have my Nikon with me and captured some great shots and witnessed one of the most amazing sunrises in my life looking out over towards Parkhouse & Chrome Hill.

Amazing Sky - Axe Edge

Amazing Sky - Axe Edge

The Sun rising over Chrome Hill

The Sun rising over Chrome Hill

It wasn’t until a few months ago (December 2015)  that I decided to go up on top of Parkhouse Hill for the first time, its a short and sharp climb to the top I recall scrambling up the side in fact and I defiantly had to stop for a breather carrying my camera gear once I got to the top, but it was defiantly worth it for the views over towards Chrome Hill.

Parkhouse Hill

Parkhouse Hill

I’m sure it wont be my last visit to Chrome Hill, If your thinking of going for a look, its not that easily accessible and requires at the minimum 40 minutes walk I would suggest parking at either Hollinsclough to Chrome Hill Walk or Earl Sterndale to Chrome HIll Walk

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Looking out over towards Chrome Hill. Looking out over towards Chrome Hill.
Looking North West from High Wheeldon Looking North West from High Wheeldon
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I didn't get into photography overnight, it started whilst out walking getting some fresh air, admiring the sunsets and wanting to share them with others. Here I am today posting photographs of my local national park.

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