Thorpe Cloud

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Thorpe Cloud

Elevation 287 m (942 ft)
Location Derbyshire, Flag of England England
Range Peak District
Prominence 79 m
Topo map OS Landranger 119
OS grid reference SK151510

Thorpe Cloud is an isolated limestone hill (a reef knoll) lying between the villages of Thorpe and Ilam at the southern end of Dovedale. It is a popular hill amongst the many day-trippers who visit the area, and a provides a fine viewpoint north up the dale and south across the Midland plain.

Like much of the dale, including Bunster Hill on the opposite bank, it is in the ownership of the National Trust, and is part of their South Peak Estate. These Dovedale properties were acquired by the Trust in 1934.

View from on the top of Thorpe Cloud looking towards Bunster Hill

From Thorpe Cloud looking to the left of Bunster Hill with the Car Park in the middle

View of Thorpe Cloud from Dovedale.

Coordinates: 53.05604° N 1.77616° W

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