The higher peak of Shining Tor is about 2km south along The Tors gritstone ridge. The ridge continues to the north past Windgather Rocks and Taxal Edge towards Whaley Bridge. On the west wide of the ridge, water drains into Todd Brook which feeds Toddbrook Reservoir. East of Cats Tor are views of the popular and historic Goyt Valley, Foxlow Edge and Fernilee Reservoir.