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.

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.

[1] Thorpe Cloud and Dovedale were used as locations in the 2010 film of Robin Hood, starring Russell Crowe.

Thorpe Cloud also has a rifle range which local and national shooting clubs use.