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.
Grin Low, Harpur Hill, High Edge and Anthony Hill
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.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 7.37 mi -
Average duration: 4h 05 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 778 ft -
Descent: - 755 ft -
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Highest point: 1,476 ft -
Lowest point: 1,099 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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Area: Peak District -
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High Peak -
Start/End: N 53.244889° / W 1.928113° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,306 ft - Buxton Country Park
- 1 : mi 0.39 - alt. 1,407 ft - Grin Low
- 2 : mi 1.63 - alt. 1,273 ft - Disused quarries & Harpur Hill
- 3 : mi 2.39 - alt. 1,417 ft - Staker Hill
- 4 : mi 3.21 - alt. 1,476 ft - High Edge
- 5 : mi 3.91 - alt. 1,253 ft - Booth Farm
- 6 : mi 5 - alt. 1,345 ft - Thirkelow Rocks
- 7 : mi 6.07 - alt. 1,296 ft - Anthony Hill
- S/E : mi 7.37 - alt. 1,306 ft - Buxton Country Park
Notes
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