Grin Low, Harpur Hill, High Edge and Anthony Hill

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A varied walk that takes in two Ethels (Grin Low, and High Edge). Beginning at Buxton Country Park, you head up through the former lime burning workings to the Victorian folly that is Solomon's Temple. Here, panoramic views are afforded. Continue down South-East towards Harpur Hill, then up and on to a section of the former Cromford & High Peak railway that goes around a disused quarry. You rise further, going up High Edge, then down to a farm. Here, you head North-North-West into different terrain, passing the HSE testing facility on your return.

Technical sheet

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 11.85 km
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    Average duration: 4h 05 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 237 m
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    Vertical drop: - 230 m
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    Highest point: 450 m
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    Lowest point: 335 m
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Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 398 m - Buxton Country Park
  2. 1 : km 0.63 - alt. 429 m - Grin Low
  3. 2 : km 2.62 - alt. 388 m - Disused quarries & Harpur Hill
  4. 3 : km 3.84 - alt. 432 m - Staker Hill
  5. 4 : km 5.16 - alt. 450 m - High Edge
  6. 5 : km 6.29 - alt. 382 m - Booth Farm
  7. 6 : km 8.05 - alt. 410 m - Thirkelow Rocks
  8. 7 : km 9.77 - alt. 395 m - Anthony Hill
  9. S/E : km 11.85 - alt. 398 m - Buxton Country Park

Practical information

Just before the end, the route does not align with a designated path on the map. The path does exist and can be used to follow this route.

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