Exploring Higger Tor and the KitKat Stones

It was a dry day, so we decided to walk to Higger Tor in the Peak District in Derbyshire, UK which is a large gritstone rock formation. It is best to get there early as there is free parking. In the summer, it can get quite busy. From the road, it's only a short walk to the summit but a little uneven and rocky at first. The views from the top were stunning although a little misty this morning. It is even better in the summer and autumn period when the purple heather is out. I've only been here once before, so I was looking forward to a return visit, especially to see the KitKat stones.

The KitKat Stones are four unique rocks, around six feet long and one foot wide. People have said they look like the fingers of a KitKat chocolate bar. I can see why.

Folklore has suggested the stones were placed there in bygone days as a marker of sacred land or just stones that have been left over after a rockslide. Whatever the truth is, they are really interesting.

In the distance, is Carl Wark which is believed to be an Iron Age hill fort between 500 and 800 years BC. There's a footpath that takes you right to the fort but can be a bit tricky getting down there. It's probably better to attempt it from the other side. I will leave that walk for another day when it's better weather. Source

Someone had left a bunch of daffodils at the summit. Perhaps in memory of someone.

Even though it was a relatively short walk, there were lots to see. It was good to just stand and take in the lovely views from the summit. The pooch enjoyed his walk too running along the footpaths, jumping from rock to rock and sniffing out new scents.