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{{Short description|Hill in United Kingdom}} |
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{{Infobox mountain |
{{Infobox mountain |
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| name = Thorpe Cloud |
| name = Thorpe Cloud |
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| photo = Dovedale.JPG |
| photo = Dovedale.JPG |
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| photo_caption = Thorpe Cloud from Dovedale, with stepping stones |
| photo_caption = Thorpe Cloud from Dovedale, with stepping stones |
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| elevation_m = |
| elevation_m = 287 |
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| prominence_m = 79 |
| prominence_m = 79 |
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| location = [[Derbyshire]], [[England]] |
| location = [[Derbyshire]], [[England]] |
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| range = [[Peak District]] |
| range = [[Peak District]] |
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| map = United Kingdom Derbyshire |
| map = United Kingdom Peak District#United Kingdom Derbyshire |
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| map_caption = Location |
| map_caption = Location in the Peak District##Location in Derbyshire |
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| map_size = 200 |
| map_size = 200 |
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| label_position = right |
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| coordinates = {{coord|53.05604|N|1.77616|W|type:mountain_scale:100000|format=dms|display=inline,title}} |
| coordinates = {{coord|53.05604|N|1.77616|W|type:mountain_scale:100000|format=dms|display=inline,title}} |
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| grid_ref_UK = SK151510 |
| grid_ref_UK = SK151510 |
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Like much of the dale, including [[Bunster Hill]] on the opposite bank, it is in the ownership of the [[National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty|National Trust]], and is part of their [[South Peak Estate]]. These Dovedale properties were acquired by the Trust in 1934. |
Like much of the dale, including [[Bunster Hill]] on the opposite bank, it is in the ownership of the [[National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty|National Trust]], and is part of their [[South Peak Estate]]. These Dovedale properties were acquired by the Trust in 1934. |
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A [[double sunset]] can sometimes be seen against Thorpe Cloud from the top of nearby Lin Dale, as captured on film by the photographer Chris Doherty. The occurrence is visible in good weather on and around the [[summer solstice]] and perhaps beyond, when the sun sets on the summit of the hill, partially reappears from its steep northern slope and sets for a second and final time shortly afterwards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.whitestuff.com/julia-bradbury-secret-walks/|title=White Stuff UK}}</ref> |
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Thorpe Cloud and Dovedale were used as locations in the 2010 film of [[Robin Hood (2010 film)|''Robin Hood'']], starring Russell Crowe. Thorpe Cloud can be clearly made out in several scenes towards the end of the film. |
Thorpe Cloud and Dovedale were used as locations in the 2010 film of [[Robin Hood (2010 film)|''Robin Hood'']], starring Russell Crowe. Thorpe Cloud can be clearly made out in several scenes towards the end of the film. |
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Thorpe Cloud also has a rifle range which local and national shooting clubs use.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.peakrifleandpistolclub.org.uk |title=Peak Rifle and Pistol Club | |
Thorpe Cloud also has a rifle range which local and national shooting clubs use.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.peakrifleandpistolclub.org.uk |title=Peak Rifle and Pistol Club |access-date=17 December 2014}}</ref> |
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{{Derbyshire Places of interest}} |
{{Derbyshire Places of interest}} |
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{{Peaks of the Peak District}} |
{{Peaks of the Peak District}} |
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Latest revision as of 10:58, 2 June 2023
| Thorpe Cloud | |
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 Thorpe Cloud from Dovedale, with stepping stones | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 287 m (942 ft) |
| Prominence | 79 m (259 ft) |
| Coordinates | 53°03′22″N 1°46′34″W / 53.05604°N 1.77616°W |
| Geography | |
  Thorpe Cloud Location in the Peak District  Thorpe Cloud Location in Derbyshire | |
| Location | Derbyshire, England |
| Parent range | Peak District |
| OS grid | SK151510 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 119 |
Thorpe Cloud is an isolated limestone hill (a reef knoll) lying between the villages of Thorpe and Ilam on the Derbyshire/Staffordshire border at the southern end of Dovedale. It is a popular hill amongst the many day-trippers who visit the area, and 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.
A double sunset can sometimes be seen against Thorpe Cloud from the top of nearby Lin Dale, as captured on film by the photographer Chris Doherty. The occurrence is visible in good weather on and around the summer solstice and perhaps beyond, when the sun sets on the summit of the hill, partially reappears from its steep northern slope and sets for a second and final time shortly afterwards.[1]
Thorpe Cloud and Dovedale were used as locations in the 2010 film of Robin Hood, starring Russell Crowe. Thorpe Cloud can be clearly made out in several scenes towards the end of the film.
Thorpe Cloud also has a rifle range which local and national shooting clubs use.[2]
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View from on the top of Thorpe Cloud looking towards Bunster Hill
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From Thorpe Cloud looking to the left of Bunster Hill with the Car Park in the middle
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References
[edit]- ^ "White Stuff UK".
- ^ "Peak Rifle and Pistol Club". Retrieved 17 December 2014.
