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 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 23, 2015 |
Above: To follow… Length: 6.3mls | Av. time: 3hrsStart: Errwood Hall car park At just over six miles, this walk from Errwood Reservoir up to Shining Tor is one of the longest in the series. There are a few uphill slopes along the way, and a mile-long...
Jan 18, 2015 |
Above: To follow… Length: 5.1mls | Av. time: 2.10hrsStart: Errwood Hall car park This 5-mile circuit of Errwood Reservoir is one of my favourite walks in the Goyt Valley. It can get a bit muddy around point 15 on the map, and the bracken can get thick near the...
Jan 16, 2015 |
Above: To follow… Length: 4.2mls | Av. time: 2.05hrsStart: Errwood Hall car park There’s a mix of easy walking along tree-lined footpaths with stony – and often muddy – tracks in this five mile circular walk. Starting from Errwood car park, it passes the ruins...
