Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
Train & bus-based walk
Leader: Mark F, joining train at Stockport
Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform, at Piccadilly station. Alternatively, meet the group at any stage of the public transport journey, or at the Walk Start.
Transport to Walk Start: 08:51 train from Manchester Piccadilly (final destination Buxton). Change at Buxton to the TP bus at 10:16 (final destination Derby).
Suggested Ticket: Off Peak Day Return to Buxton £13.30, plus bus single to Harpur Hill £2.
Walk Start: Parks Inn, Harpur Hill at 10:30.
Waypoints: HSE Laboratory, Greensides, Dowel Dale, Chrome Hill, Booth Farm, Thirkelow, Anthony Hill, Grin Low Road, Grin Low Woods, Poole's Cavern.
Return Services: From Buxton: x:13/14 & x:43/44 until 19:14, 20:11, 21:12, 22:11, 22:55
Extra: No toilets at walk start. None en route until Poole's Cavern at the end of the walk. Toilets at Buxton station before we change to the bus. Optional pub visit at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from registered assistance dogs).
This walk centres around the ascent and descent of Chrome Hill, a limestone reef knoll south of Buxton.
The way up is a steep, seemingly never-ending climb, whereas the way down involves some scrambling /
bottom sliding. Even so, the views of the nearby Parkhouse Hill and the surrounding Peak District are magnificent and are well worth the climb.
The rest of the walk takes in beautiful limestone hills and dales, tracks and field paths and an interesting wander through the Health and Safety Executive site.
This is a strenuous walk and a good level of fitness is required. There are no bailout points en route.
There is a steep ascent and descent over Chrome Hill and some paths across fields will be muddy, so bring appropriate footwear.
