HistoryHidden gem

Carl Wark

Hathersage, East Midlands

A windswept Iron Age hillfort of gritstone, with big moor views.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
75 min

Carl Wark is an Iron Age hillfort on a gritstone outcrop, reached on an easy path from the Burbage Valley car park. The rocks and heather make it feel remote even though it is short. Higger Tor is next door.

Good to know

  • Combine with Higger Tor
Getting there
Burbage Valley car park, short climb
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

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