A recently discovered press clipping from 1964 reveals that the picturesque packhorse bridge that once lay in the heart of Goyt’s Bridge was very nearly lost due to an administrative error.
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1950s & ’60s snapshots
A series of family holiday snaps taken in the late 1950s and early ’60s, before the flooding of Errwood Reservoir, provide a unique view of both Errwood Hall and the packhorse bridge.
WW1 nurse’s unique photos
Four photos have been discovered of Goyt’s Bridge, taken by a Canadian nurse in 1918. They include both bridges as well as a wonderful view across the now-drowned hamlet.
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.
Well remembered
A treasure trove of recent discoveries from Facebook members include a 1930s photo of Errwood Hall, plus footage from a 1948 film and a 1966 colour photo showing the packhorse bridge.
Packhorse bridge reopened
Great news; the historic packhorse bridge which once lay in the heart of the now drowned hamlet of Goyt’s Bridge has finally been repaired and the barriers removed.
A ghostly encounter
A brief extract from a 1963 book includes a report of a ghostly encounter at Errwood Hall: “It beckoned with its long arms to me, and, pointing up the path, it ran with its hollow eyes holding me spell-bound”.
Packhorse bridge closed
It’s sad to see that the picturesque packhorse bridge at Goytsclough has been closed due to some of the stonework collapsing into the Goyt. I’m hoping United Utilities don’t take long to repair it.
Packhorse bridge photos
I’ve just come across some wonderful photos of the old packhorse bridge on Flickr. I’m not sure when they were taken – perhaps in the ’30s or ’40s. The bridge now spans the Goyt about a mile upstream.
The packhorse bridge
A wonderful painting of the packhorse bridge captures the picturesque beauty of the Goyt Valley. It now spans the Goyt about a mile upstream, where it was moved in 1965.
Goyt’s Bridge dreamer
A wonderful early photo of Goyt’s Bridge seems to tell an intriguing tale. Why is the young lady so wrapped up in her thoughts, as her men-folk look on, separated by the waters of the Goyt?
Three new views
Three recently-discovered postcards dating back over a century show the wonderfully picturesque hamlet of Goyt’s Bridge before it vanished below the waters of Errwood Reservoir.
Goyt Valley early ’30s #2
A rare view of Goyt’s Bridge, taken in the early 1930s, shortly before all the buildings were demolished following Stockport Corporation’s purchase of the valley to build the twin reservoirs.
The Packhorse Bridge
The small packhorse bridge which stood for centuries in the heart of Goyt’s Bridge has miraculously survived. Though not many people who stroll past it may realise it.
1: The Riverside Path
A 2.3 mile walk from Errwood Hall car park to one of the most picturesque spots in the Goyt Valley – along a tree-lined track to reach the River Goyt, which is very much just a stream at this point.
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.
11. Derbyshire Bridge
Starting from close to the Cat & Fiddle Inn at Derbyshire Bridge car park, this 3.6-mile walk heads along the old Macclesfield to Buxton turnpike before crossing moorland to reach the 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.
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.
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.
29: Joe Brown Numbers South
From The Street car park, this 8.4-mile southern section of Joe Brown Numbers orienteering challenge covers a wide expanse of moorland tracks, passing the ruins of Errwood Hall on the way.