Thorpe Cloud
Thorpe Cloud is the prominent limestone hill about 3 miles to the north of Ashbourne.
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If you are driving to walk up or around the hill then we suggest parking at Narlows Lane, opposite The Old Dog. If you are driving just to look at it then we suggest a circular route via Blore and Thorpe to give the best views of the area.
There is no scheduled bus service but you can use Derbyshire Connect.
It is an easy nine mile round trip walk or cycle ride from Ashbourne town centre via the Tissington Trail and Thorpe
It is an easy but slightly dull nine mile round trip walk from Ashbourne town centre via the Tissington Trail and Thorpe.
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Thorpe Cloud is 287m high and is easily visible from the Hilltop side of Ashbourne.
It is owned and managed by the National Trust and can be visited as an expedition on its own or admired as part of a combined visit to Dovedale or Ilam.
It is a dangerous hill - the paths are steep and slippery and Mountain Rescue get many calls to deal with falls and injuries. Getting down is much more difficult than getting up! It is best avoided after rain and it is essential to follow the main paths, not try and short cut up the sides. There is a path all the way around the bottom of the hill and great views of it from Dovedale so it is easy to enjoy the hill without actually going up it.
However, the views from the top are magnificent and it is a great place to watch the sun go down.
[Summary page pPhotographer credit Rob Bendall.]