Jan 30, 2015 |
Above: The historic packhorse bridge spans the Goyt at the far south of this walk. Length: 2.3mls | Av. time: 1hrStart: Errwood Hall car park This short walk is probably the easiest in this series, but includes one of the most scenic spots in the valley, as it runs...
Jan 29, 2015 |
Above: The hilltop cemetery of the Grimshawe family lies above Errwood Hall. Length: 1.2mls | Av. time: 35mins | Ascent: 220ftStart: Errwood Hall car park This is one of the most popular and easy walks in this part of the Goyt Valley; visiting the evocative ruins of...
Jan 28, 2015 |
Above: There are some wonderful views across the valley on this walk. Length: 1.2mls | Av. time: 35minsStart: Errwood Hall car park The third walk in this series took me a while to discover. It’s a very easy stroll – although it can get a bit muddy after rain – and...
Jan 27, 2015 |
Above: to follow… Length: 2.7mls | Av. time: 1.25hrsStart: Errwood Hall car park This easy, three-mile walk takes in three of the most historic sites in this part of the Goyt Valley; the ruins of Errwood Hall, the hilltop cemetery of the Grimshawe family who...
Jan 26, 2015 |
Above: The entrance to Hillbridge Nature Reserve at 8 on the map. This is the best spot to view bluebells in the valley during May. Length: 2.9mls | Av. time: 1.15hrsStart: Whaley Bridge Wharf car park This gentle but very scenic 3.5 mile walk starts just a short...
Jan 24, 2015 |
Above: To follow… Length: 1.9mls | Av. time: 1hrStart: Errwood Hall car park I recorded this walk to capture the rhododendrons that bloom so magnificently in June*. But it’s a really enjoyable walk at any time of year. It starts from the bridge beside...
Jan 21, 2015 |
Above: To follow… Length: 2.9mls | Av. time: 1.45hrsStart: Goyt’s Lane car park This easy, three-mile circular walk follows the old lane which was once the main route into the hamlet of Goyt’s Bridge from Buxton. It then meanders across open moorland...
Jan 20, 2015 |
Above: To follow… Length: 3.6mls | Av. time: 1.35hrsStart: Derbyshire Bridge car park This short walk starts along a stretch of the old turnpike road between Macclesfield and Buxton, before crossing moorland to reach the historic packhorse bridge. The bridge was...
Jan 15, 2015 |
Above: To follow… Length: 4.2mls | Av. time: 2.05hrsStart: Bunsal Incline parking The walk beside the eastern shore of Fernilee Reservoir, along the wide and solid track of the old railway line, is probably the most popular in the Goyt Valley, particularly for...
Jan 14, 2015 |
Above: To follow… Length: 1.6mls | Av. time: 45minsStart: The Street lay-by This short circular walk is perfect for anyone who wants a quick leg-stretch and prefers getting away from the more popular paths around the twin reservoirs. There are some wonderfully...
