GPX files for all 30 walks in and around the Goyt Valley featured here are now available, with a step-by-step guide on how to install them on a walking app to find your way around a route.
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Walk 28: two reservoirs circuit
Walk 28 circuits both Fernilee and Errwood Reservoirs. It’s a perfect way to enjoy the many glories of the Goyt Valley, including the historic packhorse bridge and the enigmatic ruins of Errwood Hall.
Walk 27: easy 2 mile circuit
Walk 27 – an easy two-mile circuit from the small car park half way down Goyt’s Lane along the old C&HPR track, returning along the narrow path to Errwood Reservoir. And very easy to extend.
Windgather to Shining Tor
Starting from the main car park, this 11-mile walk includes wonderful views from both Windgather Rocks and Shining Tor, before dropping down to visit the ruins of Errwood Hall.
Buxton to Burbage Edge walk
Starting from Buxton’s famous Crescent, this walk passes through both the Pavilion Gardens and Serpentine Walks before rising up to Burbage Edge, along the southeast border of the Goyt Valley.
Fernilee to Castle Naze walk
This 12-mile walk starts from Fernilee Reservoir, passing Taxal Church and Combs Reservoir before climbing to the ancient Iron Age fort of Castle Naze, and returning along Combs Edge.
New Buxton to Goyt walk
With winter fast approaching, I thought I’d add another walk to the series to capture the glorious colours of autumn in the valley. This 9-mile walk from Buxton includes some famous landmarks.
Three Shires Head walk
With the weather turning wet and windy, I thought it a good time to hunker down and catch up with a couple of walks I’ve photographed, but not posted. Starting with Three Shires Head.
Walk 18: Fernilee west bank
Recorded at the start of a mini heat-wave in June 2017, this 2.5 mile circular stroll is the first in the series to start from the small car park at the northern tip of Fernilee Reservoir.
Walk 17: Foxlow Edge
A perfect short stroll for dog-walkers, or anyone wanting a quick breath of bracing Peak District air. Particularly if you prefer getting away from the more popular walks around the twin reservoirs.
Another Fernilee walk
I’d been saving this gentle three-mile stroll around Fernilee Reservoir until the weather improved, to capture the glorious greens along the woodland paths. It never disappoints!
Goytsclough video online
I’ve finally caught up with all my Goyt Valley walk videos, having just added walk 15; a five mile circuit from Errwood to discover what remains of the paint mill at Goytsclough.
Fernilee video added
I’ve just added the video for walk 14: an easy, four-mile circular stroll around Fernilee Reservoir, with an additional section running down the Goyt and returning along the picturesque riverbank.
Two new walks
I’ve just added two new walks to the series – bringing the total to 15. They were recorded on the last day of a fairly damp March. One around Fernilee and the other from Errwood to Goytsclough.
Walk 13 added
It’s only taken me four years – but I’ve finally managed to publish walk 13 in the series! It’s a five-mile stroll around Errwood Reservoir with some wonderfully panoramic views along the way.