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Lose Hill (Ward's Piece)
476m (1562ft)

The Dark Peak Area, The Peak District, Derbyshire, England


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Walk d224 Lose Hill from Edale

Easy ascent to superb ridge walk

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 8.25ml (13km)
Ascent:1,532ft (467m)
Time:4½ hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 5 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk d118 Lose Hill (Ward's Piece), Back Tor (Hollins Cross) and Castleton from Hope

Superb views of the Vale of Edale

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 9.5mls (15km)
Ascent:1,588ft (484m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 5 Icon (Moderate)

Other walkers who hiked, climbed, bagged and summited Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Lose Hill (Ward's Piece)

David Peebles walked up Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) on March 30th, 2024 [from/via/route] In layby [with] Solo [weather] Great sunny evening walk - Great walk.

hannah1507 climbed Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) on February 25th, 2024 [from/via/route] From Castleton club campsite [with] Dan

Ruth Mcfarlane bagged Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) during August, 2023 [from/via/route] Edale to Hope [with] myself

Patrick Molloy hiked Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) on November 17th, 2020 [from/via/route] Parked at Mam Tor Car Park. via Hollin's Cross on to Lose Hill [with] With Nadia [weather] Cool, Cloudy, Drizzle

Gill Bates summited Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) on July 16th, 2018 [from/via/route] from Castleton along the Great Ridge

Anna White conquered Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) on February 8th, 2020 [from/via/route] Castleton via Winnats Pass & Mam Tor [with] Friend [weather] Windy & Cold

Adrian Garside scaled Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) on September 8th, 2019 [from/via/route] Parked in Mam Tor cark park at 6am & was at the top to see the sun rise. Then walked down to Bact Tor & Lose Hill [weather] Bright sometimes, grey others. Windy & chilly.

Dave Gay walked up Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) on June 22nd, 2019 [from/via/route] Hope Station - Lose Hill - Back Tor - Mam Tor - Edale Station [with] Josh Boyd, Sean Holt, Laura [weather] Dry & sunny - March for Men sponsored walk

Stephen Eddy climbed Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) on April 19th, 2019 [from/via/route] Hope, via edale [with] Jo Allen, Jack Eddy [weather] Sunny

Michael Lee bagged Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) on June 10th, 2013 [from/via/route] Hope to Lose Hill to Back Tor to Hollins Cross to Mam Tor to Castleton to Hope.! [with] Jill [weather] Dry sunny, - Lovely walk.. Lots of cafes too!

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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Lose Hill (Ward's Piece)

The Great Ridge - Rushup Edge, Mam Tor, Hollins Cross, Back Tor (Hollins Cross) and Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) from Lord's Seat (Rushup Edge)

The Great Ridge - Rushup Edge, Mam Tor, Hollins Cross, Back Tor (Hollins Cross) and Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) from Lord's Seat (Rushup Edge)

Photo: Craig Carter (45)

Heading towards Hollins Cross, Back Tor (Hollins Cross) and Lose Hill (Ward's Piece)

Heading towards Hollins Cross, Back Tor (Hollins Cross) and Lose Hill (Ward's Piece)

Photo: Dorsal Finn (111)

The viewpoint marker on the summit of Lose Hill (Ward's Piece)

The viewpoint marker on the summit of Lose Hill (Ward's Piece)

Photo: Christine Shepherd (182)

Mozzer on Back Tor (Hollins Cross) with Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) in the background

Mozzer on Back Tor (Hollins Cross) with Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) in the background

Photo: Dorsal Finn (115)

Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) and Back Tor (Hollins Cross) from The Edale Valley

Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) and Back Tor (Hollins Cross) from The Edale Valley

Photo: Nick Cusack (6)

The Hope Valley and Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) (right) from Winhill Pike (Win Hill) summit

The Hope Valley and Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) (right) from Winhill Pike (Win Hill) summit

Photo: Ian Windle (10)

Kinder Scout, Mam Tor and Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) from Burton Bole End (Abney Moor)

Kinder Scout, Mam Tor and Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) from Burton Bole End (Abney Moor)

Photo: Michael Davidson (3)

Mam Tor, and Back Tor (Hollins Cross) from Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) Tree on Back Tor (Hollins Cross) from Hollins Cross during a winter temperature inversion

Mam Tor, and Back Tor (Hollins Cross) from Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) Tree on Back Tor (Hollins Cross) from Hollins Cross during a winter temperature inversion

Photo: Anthony Waldron (6)

The Vale of Edale with Mam Tor (centre) and Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) in the distance from Winhill Pike (Win Hill)

The Vale of Edale with Mam Tor (centre) and Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) in the distance from Winhill Pike (Win Hill)

Photo: Phillip Martin (1)

Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) in deep snow from Back Tor (Hollins Cross)

Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) in deep snow from Back Tor (Hollins Cross)

Photo: Dorsal Finn (31)

On the summit of Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) in arctic snow conditions

On the summit of Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) in arctic snow conditions

Photo: Dorsal Finn (24)

The Great Ridge - Lord's Seat (Rushup Edge), Rushup Edge, Kinder Scout, The Vale of Edale, Edale, Hollins Cross, Back Tor (Hollins Cross), Lose Hill (Ward's Piece), Hope and Castleton under the mist from Mam Tor

The Great Ridge - Lord's Seat (Rushup Edge), Rushup Edge, Kinder Scout, The Vale of Edale, Edale, Hollins Cross, Back Tor (Hollins Cross), Lose Hill (Ward's Piece), Hope and Castleton under the mist from Mam Tor

Photo: Craig Carter (49)

Fats Anderson, Jimbles and Big Truck on the summit of Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) in arctic snow conditions

Fats Anderson, Jimbles and Big Truck on the summit of Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) in arctic snow conditions

Photo: Dorsal Finn (25)

The High Peak District, Eldon Hill, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Rushup Edge, Kinder Scout, The Vale of Edale, Edale, Mam Tor, Hollins Cross, Back Tor (Hollins Cross) and Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) from Lord's Seat (Rushup Edge)

The High Peak District, Eldon Hill, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Rushup Edge, Kinder Scout, The Vale of Edale, Edale, Mam Tor, Hollins Cross, Back Tor (Hollins Cross) and Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) from Lord's Seat (Rushup Edge)

Photo: Craig Carter (46)

Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) and Ladybower Reservoir from Winhill Pike (Win Hill)

Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) and Ladybower Reservoir from Winhill Pike (Win Hill)

Photo: Peter Smith (2)

Mam Tor from the lower slopes of Lose Hill (Ward's Piece)

Mam Tor from the lower slopes of Lose Hill (Ward's Piece)

Photo: David Hague (10)

Bamford Edge on Bamford Moor with Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) prominent beyond

Bamford Edge on Bamford Moor with Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) prominent beyond

Photo: Max Magnusson (9)

Climbing towards Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) from Hope in heavy snow

Climbing towards Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) from Hope in heavy snow

Photo: Dorsal Finn (19)

Mam Tor (centre left) from the upper slopes of Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) in heavy snow

Mam Tor (centre left) from the upper slopes of Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) in heavy snow

Photo: Dorsal Finn (21)

Shatton Edge, Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) and The Vale of Edale from Hope Bank, Winhill Pike (Win Hill) under a blanket of heavy snow

Shatton Edge, Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) and The Vale of Edale from Hope Bank, Winhill Pike (Win Hill) under a blanket of heavy snow

Photo: Dorsal Finn (16)

Deep snow on the Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) ridge

Deep snow on the Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) ridge

Photo: Dorsal Finn (28)

Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) and Back Tor (Hollins Cross) from Nether Moor

Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) and Back Tor (Hollins Cross) from Nether Moor

Photo: Mike Hart (16)

Heading for Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) from Back Tor (Hollins Cross)

Heading for Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) from Back Tor (Hollins Cross)

Photo: Dorsal Finn (116)

Climbing Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) from Hope in heavy snow and arctic winds

Climbing Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) from Hope in heavy snow and arctic winds

Photo: Dorsal Finn (20)

Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) and The Vale of Edale from the summit of Grindslow Knoll (Kinder Scout)

Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) and The Vale of Edale from the summit of Grindslow Knoll (Kinder Scout)

Photo: Ian Windle (47)

Winhill Pike (Win Hill) and the River Noe Valley from Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) under a blanket of heavy snow

Winhill Pike (Win Hill) and the River Noe Valley from Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) under a blanket of heavy snow

Photo: Dorsal Finn (22)

Mam Tor, Hollins Cross, Back Tor (Hollins Cross) in deep snow on the Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) ridge

Mam Tor, Hollins Cross, Back Tor (Hollins Cross) in deep snow on the Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) ridge

Photo: Dorsal Finn (29)

Climbing towards the summit of  Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) in arctic snow conditions

Climbing towards the summit of Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) in arctic snow conditions

Photo: Dorsal Finn (23)

Kinder Scout and The Vale of Edale in deep snow from the Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) ridge

Kinder Scout and The Vale of Edale in deep snow from the Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) ridge

Photo: Dorsal Finn (30)

Climbing Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) during a winter temperature inversion

Climbing Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) during a winter temperature inversion

Photo: Anthony Waldron (9)

Back Tor (Hollins Cross) from Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) with Mam Tor and Lord's Seat (Rushup Edge) beyond during a winter temperature inversion

Back Tor (Hollins Cross) from Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) with Mam Tor and Lord's Seat (Rushup Edge) beyond during a winter temperature inversion

Photo: Anthony Waldron (7)

The Hope Valley (left), Mam Tor, The Vale of Edale and Kinder Scout (right) from Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) in arctic snow conditions

The Hope Valley (left), Mam Tor, The Vale of Edale and Kinder Scout (right) from Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) in arctic snow conditions

Photo: Dorsal Finn (26)

Alport Moor (left) and Hollins Cross, Back Tor (Hollins Cross) and Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) (right) from the summit of Mam Tor

Alport Moor (left) and Hollins Cross, Back Tor (Hollins Cross) and Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) (right) from the summit of Mam Tor

Photo: Debbie Green (4)

On Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) with Back Tor (Hollins Cross) and Mam Tor beyond during a winter temperature inversion

On Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) with Back Tor (Hollins Cross) and Mam Tor beyond during a winter temperature inversion

Photo: Anthony Waldron (8)

The Hope Valley from Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) in arctic snow conditions

The Hope Valley from Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) in arctic snow conditions

Photo: Dorsal Finn (27)

Hollins Cross, Back Tor (Hollins Cross) and Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) from Mam Tor during a temperature inversion

Hollins Cross, Back Tor (Hollins Cross) and Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) from Mam Tor during a temperature inversion

Photo: Anthony Waldron (3)

Big Truck on Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) with Birthday Cake

Big Truck on Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) with Birthday Cake

Photo: Dorsal Finn (117)

Hope Cross - with Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) in the background

Hope Cross - with Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) in the background

Photo: Ian Windle (12)

Hollins Cross, Barker Bank, Backtor Nook, Back Tor (Hollins Cross) and Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) from Mam Tor

Hollins Cross, Barker Bank, Backtor Nook, Back Tor (Hollins Cross) and Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) from Mam Tor

Photo: David Wright (278)

Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) from Mam Tor

Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) from Mam Tor

Photo: Peter Walling (6)

On Lose Hill (Ward's Piece)

On Lose Hill (Ward's Piece)

Photo: Mark Heywood (5)

Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) and Back Tor (Hollins Cross) from Rowlee Pasture in the snow

Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) and Back Tor (Hollins Cross) from Rowlee Pasture in the snow

Photo: Jim Worley (2)

Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) and Back Tor (Hollins Cross) from Small Clough

Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) and Back Tor (Hollins Cross) from Small Clough

Photo: Ian Windle (19)

Me, my Wife and Billy the dog after a 12k hike to the summit of Lose Hill (Ward's Piece)

Me, my Wife and Billy the dog after a 12k hike to the summit of Lose Hill (Ward's Piece)

Photo: Terry Maw (2)

Hollins Cross, Back Tor (Hollins Cross) and Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) from Mam Tor

Hollins Cross, Back Tor (Hollins Cross) and Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) from Mam Tor

Photo: Mike Higgins (4)

Me and my son in Castleton with Back Tor (Hollins Cross) (left) and Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) (right) in the background

Me and my son in Castleton with Back Tor (Hollins Cross) (left) and Lose Hill (Ward's Piece) (right) in the background

Photo: Hollie Posthill (1)


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