Upper Goyt Valley

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Overview

Parking is free at the layby. About 10 minutes into the walk we arrive at a toilet (just one) beside Taxal church which I intend to stop at. It is free but does have a donation box.

We walk uphill, often steeply, for most of the morning, so the walk is not suitable for anyone who struggles with hills. What we do have is some fantastic views from Taxal Moor and our walk along Taxal Edge. We then descend and encounter a bit of a tricky river crossing for which I would recommend poles though there are plenty of rocks and the water is fairly shallow. We pass the ruins of Errwood Hall then the walk becomes quite flat and scenic along the shores of Errwood and Fernilee reservoirs. We then have a pretty walk beside the river Goyt to finish with.

Underfoot is mostly rocky paths with some tarmac and road sections.

Sunday, 4 August 2024

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:: 335.3m / 1100ft
Type:: circular

Picnic lunch

Please contact the Walk Leader if you are meeting us at the start.

We suggest passengers contribute towards the journey cost based on the Car Share Code - A=£1, B=£2, C=£3 etc.
Car Share Code: F

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 90452 33331
Nearest postcode:: ST15 8NL
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Scout Hut Car Park, Westbridge Park - FREE

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 00865 79845
Nearest postcode:: SK23 7DY
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Layby on A5004 Buxton Road 1 mile south of Whaley Bridge

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