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Eccles Pike
Association / Club / Walk leader
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Comb Reservoir Circular
Visorando Member
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Sett Valley & edge of Kinder without a car
9.77 mi
+1,493 ft
-1,161 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A linear walk onto the Kinder Scout plateau using the train for the return.
Brink Farm to Lyme Hall
6.51 mi
+860 ft
-860 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Rainow (Cheshire East)
Nice walk from Brink Farm to Lyme Hall passing through small parks.
Disley, the Bowstones and Bramhall
13.28 mi
+791 ft
-1,158 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Disley (Cheshire East)
A route around the hills surrounding Lyme Park and finishing with a delightful section of Ladybrook valley to Bramhall. The regular (twice hourly) between the train stations makes this a viable point-to-point walk.
The Gritstone Trail in 3 stages using the local train
52.01 mi
+5,751 ft
-5,958 ft
3 days
Moderate
Departure from Disley (Cheshire East)
A three day trail starting at Disley and finishing at Kidsgrove. The route is split to enable either a stopover or return journey from Macclesfield and Congleton. Transport is by rail, starting at Disley Station (possible use of Macclesfield Station and Congleton Station) and terminating at Kidsgrove Station.
Stage 1 of the Gritstone Trail - Disley to Macclesfield
14.93 mi
+2,067 ft
-2,228 ft
8h 40
Moderate
Departure from Disley (Cheshire East)
The Gritstone Trail runs for 56 km through the Cheshire countryside, west of the Peak District, from Disley to Kidsgrove. This first stage starts at Disley Station, goes through Lime Park and up to the Bow Stones, over Sponds Hill (410m), past Bollington and on to the Saddle of Kerridge (over White Nancy), Tegg's Nose and down to Langley. At this point, this route leaves the trail to drop down to Macclesfield past The Hollins.
Black Rocks & Bollinhurst Reservoir from Disley
4.98 mi
+738 ft
-745 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Disley (Cheshire East)
This is a nice short walk offering wonderful views. The seasonal colour changes of the countryside make this Cheshire walk worth repeating during the year. The route starts from Disley and climbs onto Black Rocks offering some great views.
Fernilee Reservoir
2.82 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.
Mellor Cross
2.08 mi
+269 ft
-246 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
Field paths and green lanes to a local landmark and viewpoint.
Brook Bottom & Whitle
3.30 mi
+466 ft
-459 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A route featuring Mellor Cross, passing through two attractive stone-built hamlets.
Roman Lakes & Mellor Cross and Cobden Edge
6.00 mi
+827 ft
-814 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A pleasant stroll with views to the River Goyt and the beauty spot of Roman Lakes.
Kinder Reservoir circuit
5.09 mi
+541 ft
-548 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A circular walk along the river and the Kinder Reservoir.
Bowden Bridge & Hill Houses
2.05 mi
+95 ft
-98 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
An easy circular walk along the River Sett via Hill Houses and Booth Farm.
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