Starting from The Street car park in the valley, this 7.3-mile walk passes along a forest track before climbing up to Taxal Edge. There is also a shorter option that avoids the climb.
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8: Errwood > Shining Tor
At just over 6 miles, this walk from Errwood Reservoir up to Shining Tor – one of Cheshire’s highest landmarks – is one of the longest in the series. But the rewards are some wonderful views.
9: Buxton > Errwood Reservoir
This 7.8-mile walk starts from Burbage, just over a mile from the centre of Buxton, and crosses moorland paths to circle Errwood Reservoir, returning past the old packhorse bridge.
13. Errwood Reservoir Circuit
A complete, 5-mile circuit around Errwood Reservoir starting from Errwood Hall car park, passing along the picturesque Riverside Path and returning over the ancient packhorse bridge.
14: Fernilee Reservoir Circuit
An easy 4.3-mile circuit of Fernilee Reservoir from The Street car park to reach a footbridge over the Goyt, returning along the old railway track. A shorter option is also available.
15: Errwood > Goytsclough
This 4.2-mile walk from Errwood Hall car park passes the ruins of Errwood Hall before rising up to reach open moorland, returning along a mix of stony tracks and riverside paths.
19: Axe Edge Moor
Starting from Derbyshire Bridge car park near the source of the River Goyt, this 7.1-mile walk crosses moorland to reach the remains of Danebower Quarry, returning past the Cat & Fiddle Inn.
20: Three Shires Head
The historic landmark of Three Shires Head lies close to the Goyt Valley, at the junction of Derbyshire, Cheshire and Staffordshire. This 5.1-mile walk is the most popular on the website.
25: Buxton > Burbage Edge
Starting from Buxton’s best known building, The Crescent, this 6.4-mile walk passes through two of the town’s parks before heading up to Burbage Edge along the border of the Goyt Valley.
28: Twin Reservoirs Circuit
This complete, 7.6-mile circuit of both Errwood and Fernilee Reservoirs starts from The Street car park and passes the ruins of Errwood Hall as well as the historic packhorse bridge.