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Hartington Upper Quarter walks
Grin Low, Harpur Hill, High Edge and Anthony Hill
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.37 mi
+778 ft
-755 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from High Peak (Derbyshire)
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.
Fernilee Reservoir
Visorando Member2.82 mi
+187 ft
-187 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Hartington Upper Quarter (Derbyshire)
Very easy walk with a choice of well sign-posted routes through the woods on the north side of the water. Suitable for playing Gruffalo Woods with the kids! It's not worth taking scooters as the uneven ground will undoubtedly tip them off and bikes are not allowed.
Taxal Edge, Jenkin Chapel and Pym Chair from Errwood Reservoir
7.95 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,047 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Hartington Upper Quarter (Derbyshire)
This circular walk explores the Goyt Valley and the ridge lying the west. The route includes some steep climbs but offers excellent views throughout. Some paths may be muddy after periods of prolonged rain.
Fernilee Reservoir in the Goyt Valley
6.02 mi
+443 ft
-446 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Hartington Upper Quarter (Derbyshire)
This relaxed walk is beautiful whatever the season with the reservoir adding to the scene.
Taddington & Chee Dale
10.99 mi
+1,024 ft
-1,027 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
A series of villages in spectacular limestone country, with an exciting riverside stretch.
Deep Dale & Chelmorton
4.33 mi
+322 ft
-315 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
Impressive limestone cliffs and caves, a pretty village and a cosy local pub.
Buxton via Cowdale
5.19 mi
+371 ft
-436 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
A one-way stroll through a series of hamlets to the historic spa town of Buxton.
The edges of Combs Moss near Chapel-en-le-Frith
6.36 mi
+712 ft
-686 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Chapel-en-le-Frith (Derbyshire)
Choose a day with good visibility and enjoy the excellent views from this excellent section of high ground.
Combs village and Reservoir
1.37 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Chapel-en-le-Frith (Derbyshire)
A short, mostly level stroll round the village and its idyllic wooded reservoir.
Combs Moss circuit
9.04 mi
+1,132 ft
-1,119 ft
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Chapel-en-le-Frith (Derbyshire)
A scenic circuit of the little-known plateau of Combs Moss, featuring the imposing Castle Naze hillfort.
Ladder Hill & Combs Reservoir
4.80 mi
+696 ft
-696 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Chapel-en-le-Frith (Derbyshire)
A rewarding walk with superb views going along streams and Combs Reservoir.
Shining Tor and Axe Edge Moor
9.59 mi
+1,020 ft
-1,020 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough (Cheshire East)
Shining Tor is the highest point in Cheshire and the first objective of this Peak District walk. Crossing the border into Staffordshire the walk continues across Axe Edge Moor offering excellent views. The walk uses high moorland paths for most of the way and is best saved for a clear day.
Three Shires Head from Danebower Hollow
4.65 mi
+528 ft
-515 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough (Cheshire East)
A short Peak District walk that explores the area around Three Shires Head where the counties of Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire meet. The route uses sections of old packhorse routes as well as footpaths.
Flash & Three Shires Head from Danebower Hollow
6.42 mi
+791 ft
-787 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough (Cheshire East)
A pleasant Peak District walk in the Staffordshire Moorlands. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and quiet country lanes to explore the area. For many, the highlight will be Three Shires Head with its packhorse bridge and waterfalls.
Five Dales
9.38 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,060 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
Experience at length the dramatic limestone scenery of five dales, including a beautiful stretch alongside the Wye and the famous Chee Dale stepping stones.
Horseshoe and Deep Dales
3.73 mi
+308 ft
-305 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
An interesting walk through fields and impressive limestone scenery.
Five Wells, Chelmorton
3.18 mi
+430 ft
-430 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
Stroll to a prehistoric burial chamber with fine views.
Comb Reservoir Circular
3.73 mi
+184 ft
-180 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Chapel-en-le-Frith (Derbyshire)
Circular route initially beside Comb Reservoir before climbing gently to Blackshaw Hall before descending back to reservoir.
Upper Dove Valley from Hollinsclough
7.63 mi
+1,217 ft
-1,217 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Hollinsclough (Staffordshire)
This Peak District walk explores the upper section of the Dove valley and sees few walkers.
Chelmorton & Deep Dale
6.07 mi
+735 ft
-712 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Blackwell in the Peak CP (Derbyshire)
Flowery meadows, a riverside stroll, spectacular limestone scenery, a pretty village and a prehistoric burial site.
Chee Dale
3.72 mi
+525 ft
-525 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Blackwell in the Peak CP (Derbyshire)
Adventurous familes will love this walk through some of the Peak District's most impressive limestone scenery.
Priestcliffe
3.29 mi
+364 ft
-390 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Blackwell in the Peak CP (Derbyshire)
Surfaced roads and tracks with fine views over the Wye valley.
Shining Tor and Windgather Rocks from Lamaload
7.67 mi
+1,175 ft
-1,175 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Rainow (Cheshire East)
This walk visits the highest point in Cheshire, Shining Tor, and continues to Windgather Rocks, which are popular with climbers. Starting from Lamaload, this route offers varied content and some great views in the high moors of Cheshire and parts of Staffordshire.
Kettleshulme & Taxal Edge from Lamaload
10.54 mi
+1,778 ft
-1,778 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Rainow (Cheshire East)
The Cheshire sector of the Peak District offers a great variety of walking and this route is no exception. The route includes a section of ridge walking with a lower level return through quiet countryside to complete the walk.
Flagg & Chelmorton
5.97 mi
+535 ft
-531 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
Wander via field paths and country lanes through the villages of Flagg and Chelmorton, returning on the High Peak Trail. A shortcut along the Pennine Bridleway, omitting Chelmorton village, cuts a mile off the distance.
Monyash and Flagg
5.43 mi
+387 ft
-413 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
Follow flower-lined green lanes to two limestone villages, and sample a short stretch of the High Peak Trail. Some gentle climbs, and muddy ground may be encountered after wet weather.
Crowdecote & Pilsbury Castle
7.47 mi
+791 ft
-784 ft
4h 05
Difficult
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
A rewarding hike via a scenic hilltop to a pretty village and a Norman Castle site in the Dove Valley.
Bugsworth Basin & Chinley Park
2.78 mi
+266 ft
-295 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Chapel-en-le-Frith (Derbyshire)
Stroll along a former tramway to explore a historic canal basin, returning via a local nature reserve.
South Head Horseshoe
7.76 mi
+1,378 ft
-1,378 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chapel-en-le-Frith (Derbyshire)
A mixture of craggy gritstone uplands and softer valley country, including a section of the Peak Forest Tramway.
Eccles Pike and Bugsworth Basin
5.14 mi
+623 ft
-623 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chapel-en-le-Frith (Derbyshire)
A stiff climb to a fine viewpoint returning via a route full of industrial archaeology.
Earl Sterndale and High Wheeldon from Longnor
5.64 mi
+1,056 ft
-1,060 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Longnor (Staffordshire)
This route starts from the attractive North Staffordshire village of Longnor. It then crosses the Dove Valley into Derbyshire, passes through Earl Sterndale to climb High Wheeldon before re-crossing the Dove back into Staffordshire. The scenery en-route is varied with excellent views of this part of the Peak District throughout.
Flash, Knotbury and Three Shires Head from Gradbach
8.17 mi
+1,280 ft
-1,276 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
A Peak District walk that includes counties - Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Cheshire. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and minor roads and also includes a section of the Dane Valley Way.
Pilsbury Castle, Hartington & Sheen from Longnor
9.49 mi
+840 ft
-830 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Longnor (Staffordshire)
A Peak District walk that explores the uppear reaches of the Dove and Manifold Valleys. The route is generally easy to navigate and uses a series of paths and tracks across the Limestone country. Refreshments are available at the start and at Hartington.
Three Shires Head and Knotbury from Gradbach
6.96 mi
+751 ft
-751 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
A Peak District walk full of interest that visits Staffordshire, Cheshire and Derbyshire. The route is generally easy to follow and the highlights are the packhorse bridges at Three Shires Head, the quarries at Danebower and some excellent panoramas.
Lud's Church, Back Forest & Clough Head from Gradbach
5.44 mi
+699 ft
-653 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
A Staffordshire walk that explores the valleys and high ground to the west of the Roaches.
Shutlingsloe
6.80 mi
+1,194 ft
-1,194 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough (Cheshire East)
Nice popular walk to Shutlingsloe summit. Dog friendly
Lud's Church and Roach End from Gradbach
4.23 mi
+591 ft
-551 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
This Peak District walk explores the quieter side of the Staffordshire Roaches visiting the rocky cleft of Lud's Church before exploring the moorland and woodland of Back Forest. The views into Cheshire are excellent. Route finding is fine provided you take care when descending from Roach End.
Hawk's Nest, Goldstitch Moss & Lud's Church
9.65 mi
+1,171 ft
-1,178 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
An exploration of northern Staffordshire that is rarely walked.
Cracken Edge
4.61 mi
+1,017 ft
-988 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
The climb to the quarries of Cracken Edge is rewarded by a high-level promenade with industrial relics and fine views.
Peak Forest Canal
2.84 mi
+220 ft
-220 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
Good views over Whaley Bridge and Toddbrook Reservoir on the outward journey, and an easy canalside return.
Whitehough & Eccles Pike
3.67 mi
+705 ft
-689 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
Starting out along the Peak Forest Tramway, returning via a climb to the elevated viewpoint of Eccles Pike.
Chinley Churn & South Head
6.77 mi
+1,217 ft
-1,184 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
This Peak District walk provides a useful introduction to walking in this part of the National Park.
South Head & Cracken Edge
8.55 mi
+1,575 ft
-1,575 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
A hilly all-day walk with pub stops available at various points along the way.
Whaley Bridge & Peak Forest Canal
1.94 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
Over the hill to the historic canal town of Whaley Bridge, with an easy return along the towpath.
Eccles Pike
3.44 mi
+728 ft
-722 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
A short but energetic stroll to a prominent local landmark, with glorious views in all directions.
Edale Station
7.55 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,339 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
A demanding linear mountain-biking/hiking route over the shoulder of Kinder Scout.
South Head
6.74 mi
+1,056 ft
-1,076 ft
4h 00
Difficult
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
An energetic stroll along the Pennine Bridleway with gentler streamside interludes.
Cracken Edge - Sheepfold
3.53 mi
+636 ft
-656 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
Quarry remains and superb views over the valley to Kinder Scout, Chinley and Eccles Pike.
Mam Tor Circular
4.12 mi
+774 ft
-755 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Peak Forest (Derbyshire)
Circular route from Mam Tor along the ridge to Hollins Cross and Black Tor with a possible detour to Loose Hill. Return via Tor Side.
Rushup Edge & Edale from Mam Nick
6.56 mi
+1,345 ft
-1,342 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
This Peak District route is a classic offering some great views from Rushup Edge before dropping down to the picturesque dale above Edale. The route is rarely quiet and on good days there are usually many people enjoying this walk.
Old Dam & Sparrowpit from Mam Tor
8.95 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,083 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
A Peak District walk that includes some less walked areas of the National Park. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and quiet country lanes and includes walking the main ridge of Rushup Edge.
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