8:00 start with 17:30 return
12.6Miles / 20.4km with 2050ft / 625m Total Ascent
We leave the coach at Walker Barn on the A537 Cat and Fiddle road (or a kilometer up the road if we are running late).
From Walker Barn, we start by heading east north east across the fields towards Lamaload Reservoir, then around the southern end of the reservoir before turning left to take the road along the eastern side. Next we turn right to take the path to Shining Tor via Andrew's Edge. From Shining Tor we head north along the ridge over Cats Tor and Oldgate Nick. This section has extensive views all around on a clear day, although you do have to watch your step on the paved path.
On reaching "The Street", we turn right to descend via Foxlow Edge to Shooter's Clough Bridge. We go alongside the reservoir, over the dam, round Bunsal Cob and up to the end of the dismantled railway next to a small lake and car park on Goyt's Lane. We follow the railway until it disappears into a tunnel, where we go east, up over the hill, getting our first view of Buxton below us. We drop down through Beet Wood to Bishop's Lane. We have two options from here.
If we can manage one last climb, we can head left, up the road, past The Beet and descend to Buxton through the golf course.
Alternatively we can turn right, down Bishop's Lane to Buxton, which is slightly shorter but with more road walking.
10½Miles / 17km with 1500ft / 457m Total Ascent
We leave the coach at the Cat and Fiddle Inn and head south along Danethorn Hollow and Cumberland Brook to Clough House from where we continue under Shutlingsloe to Wilboarclough.
It's then east past Cragg Hall and Cut-thorn Hill to Panniers Pool at Three Shires Head.
This area is so called because it is where the three counties of Cheshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire meet.
From here we pass Orchard Farm then head north to Dane Head and Axe Edge Moor to meet the A54.
Then it's back to Buxton via Grinlow Tower in Buxton Country Park. The tower was built in 1896 and from it's top there are panoramic views of Buxton and the surrounding area.
From here we pass Orchard Farm then head north to Dane Head and Axe Edge Moor to meet the A54.
Then it's back to Buxton via Grinlow Tower in Buxton Country Park. The tower was built in 1896 and from it's top there are panoramic views of Buxton and the surrounding area.
9½ Miles / 15.3km with 1200ft / 366m Total Ascent
We depart the coach at the Cat & Fiddle public house on the A537. This pub is at a height of 1690ft which is the 2nd highest pub in England only outranked by the Tan Hill Tavern in North Yorkshire.
Initially we set off by the most strenuous part of the walk climbing up Shining Tor. After a brief rest we continue along the ridge over Cats Tor, Oldgate Nick and on to Pym Chair.
Here we drop down through the forest to Errwood Reservoir on which there is a sailing club. We cross the dam between the two reservoirs. The adjoining one is called Fernilee Reservoir.
We then follow the Roman Road ascending to White Hall Outdoor Pursuits Centre and onward down into Buxton following the Midshires Way.
Let's hope the sun shines to highlight the fantastic views from the top of Shining Tor.
6 Miles / 9.6km with with lots of climbing. Total Ascent likely to exceed C walk limit.
This is a walk through 2 woods, with the option visit to 2 icons of Buxton assuming our legs can make the final climbs. From the coach drop off and toilets, its then onto the Pavilion Gardens and more toilets.
The walk starts with a gentle amble through the Pavilion Garden, following the path along side River Wyre to Burlington Road, and the Serpentine Way leading to Gadley lane. Following the rough track along side Golf Club we climb up to Manchester Road. Turning right along Manchester Road we look for a Bus Stop which is the start of the path into Corbar woods. The climb to the Cross is optional, but offers better views of the area. The return follows gravel paths way down though the wood and onto the roads leading back to the Pavilion Gardens. Lunch in the park.
At this point there is the opportunity to bail out of the second part of the walk.
After lunch we follow the side of the Park to College road and Green Lane and pick up the track to the playing fields and the path which climbs into Grin Low woods. It´s all up hill through the woods, and if time allows visit Solomon´s Temple. For the descent we take the well defined paths and tracks leading to Poole´s cavern. From here its Temple Road back to the Park and the bright light of Buxton center, where many drinking and eating establishments can be found.
