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Rural Ramble 10: Errwood And The Tors
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| Distance: 6 or 9 miles |
Duration: 3 to 6 hours |
Price: From £15.00 per person
(Group and family rates available) |
View from Shining Tor |
Available in two different distances, this walk starts in the Goyt Valley just west of Buxton, next to the water of Errwood Reservoir. After visiting the ruins of Errwood Hall, it climbs the ridge behind the Hall up to the road at Pym Chair. There, it follows the county boundary between Derbyshire and Cheshire along the ridge, past Cat Tor to Shining Tor, the highest point in Cheshire.
From Shining Tor, the short 6-mile route descends down through the trees below for the return to Errwood Hall car park. The longer 9-mile route heads off in the opposite direction, down to the famous Cat and Fiddle road between Buxton and Macclesfield. Having passed the always popular Cat and Fiddle pub, now home to Britain's highest altitude whiskey distillery, the walk leaves the Cat and Fiddle road to head for Derbyshire Bridge. From there, it follows the road and beginnings of the River Goyt down Goyt's Clough to the finish back at Errwood Hall car park.
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Although not a very challenging walk in terms of terrain, it does pose a challenge with the weather conditions. At over 1,800 feet above sea level, Shining Tor offers some wonderful views across the Cheshire Plain. However, it is also prone to low cloud and hill fog, so we cannot offer any guarantee that you will actually see those views! Because of the possibility of fog, rain and high winds, even in the summer, you will need good outdoor clothing including waterproof jacket and trousers or overtrousers for this walk.
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| Distance: |
6 or 9 miles. |
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| Duration (approx): |
3 - 6 hours (including lunch where applicable). |
| Start point: |
Errwood Hall Car Park
Goyt's Lane
High Peak
Derbyshire. |
| Start time: |
10:00am (6 or 9 miles).
1:00pm (6 miles only). |
| End point: |
Errwood Hall Car Park
Goyt's Lane
High Peak
Derbyshire. |
| Dates available: |
Scheduled walks available on the following dates:
July 3rd, 14th, 17th, 20th, 24th, 26th, 29th, 31st.
August 7th, 9th, 12th, 17th, 21st, 23rd, 26th, 28th, 31st.
September 4th, 8th, 13th, 18th, 21st, 25th, 29th.
October 2nd, 5th, 13th, 16th, 19th, 23rd, 27th, 30th.
November 2nd, 6th, 10th, 16th, 20th.
(Online pre-booking is essential for these walks.)
Private group bookings are also available on a date of your choosing via a Personal Walking Guide for any date from March 1st to November 23rd 2024 (subject to availability). |
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When is this walk available?
Scheduled walks are available several times each month between March and November. If you wish to have the exclusive services of one of our guides, it is also available as a private booking on a date of your choice from March to November via a Personal Walking Guide.
For Personal Walking Guide bookings, we are usually able to offer a range of different start times from 9:00am to 11:00am for the 9-mile walk, or 9:00am to 2:00pm for the 6-mile walk.
All bookings are subject to the availability of a suitable guide - Please see our online calendar or e-mail us for availability of your chosen date.
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Prices.
The following prices apply for this walk:
| Ticket |
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Deposit
(Included in overall price) |
Adult or Child aged 16 and over
(Up to 8 people in group)
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£15.00 per person
(6-mile walk)
£20.00 per person
(9-mile walk) |
£5.00 per person |
Personal Walking Guide
(Group of up to 5)
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£60.00 per group |
£15.00 per group |
Personal Walking Guide
(Group of 6 to 10)
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£100.00 per group |
£25.00 per group |
Personal Walking Guide
(Group of 11 or more)
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£150.00 per group |
£37.50 per group |
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Reduced rates for under-16s, plus discounted family tickets also available, giving cheaper prices for groups including children aged 15 and under. Please e-mail us for details and to book.
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Travel to and from the walk.
Unfortunately, there is no public transport to and from this walk, as Errwood Hall car park is not on any bus route, and the closest bus stop is over two miles away up a very steep hill. Therefore, your only real option is to travel by car. Parking at Errwood Hall car park is currently free, and there is space for around 50 cars, so parking is not usually an issue.
If you book the 9-mile walk privately and wish to use public transport, there is the option to change the start and finish point to the Cat and Fiddle pub, which is accessible from Buxton and Macclesfield via the regular High Peak Buses 58 bus service.
Information on how to get to and from this walk can be found on our travel information page.
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Is there anything special I need to bring?
Due to the terrain involved and the possible weather conditions, you will need proper walking gear for these walks. Due to the terrain involved, you will need a pair of good-quality proper walking boots. You will also need waterproofs, both jacket and trousers or overtrousers, plus an additional warm layer that you can put on if needed, plus a warm hat and gloves. In hot conditions, a sun hat and suncream is recommended, due to the lack of shelter on much of the walk.
As there is nowhere directly on the route of the walks where you can buy food or drink, except for the Cat and Fiddle Inn on the 9-mile route, you will need to carry all food and water for the day with you. On a hot day, please make sure to bring plenty of water, at least 2 litres per person, as you will need it.
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Are there any disabled access issues?
Unfortunately, this walk is not suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters or those with other mobility issues due to the terrain involved.
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Is this walk suitable for dogs?
Yes, this walk is suitable for dogs. However, we do ask that you keep your dog under close control at all times. This is especially important on the sections of the walk that pass through fields where there may be livestock present. If you wish to bring your dog with you, please notify us beforehand.
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Booking
You can book places on any of our scheduled walks via the PayPal button below. Other payment options are available on request - Please e-mail us for details if required.
If you wish to make a Personal Walking Guide booking for this walk, please see our Personal Walking Guide booking page here.
Bookings for scheduled walks can be made at any time up to 48 hours before the intended date of your walk, or up to 72 hours beforehand for Personal Walking Guides. We regret that we cannot accept bookings made less than 48 hours prior to the planned start time of the walk (72 hours for Personal Walking Guide bookings).
Please ensure before booking that the date you require is not listed below and on our online calendar as unavailable or fully booked, and that you have read and agree to our terms and conditions.
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Personal Walking Guide Availability - Errwood And The Tors
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| Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
Bank Holidays |
| Yes |
Some* |
Yes |
Some* |
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Most* |
Some* |
Most* |
| * = Please contact us for details of availability |
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Book a place on this walk
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Latest booking news
- This walk has now finished for the winter, and will restart in March 2025.
- We are now accepting Personal Walking Guide bookings for this walk for Mondays, some Tuesdays, Wednesdays, some Thursdays, Fridays, most Saturdays and some Sundays from March 1st to November 23rd 2025.
- We are also accepting other advance enquiries for March to November 2025.
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Important: Before booking, please make sure that the date you wish to book is not listed as already being fully booked in the "Latest booking news" section above.
Please select the number of places you would like to book and enter the date required.
Other payment options are available on request - Please e-mail us for details if required.
By placing a booking with us, you are accepting and agreeing to our terms and conditions.
If you encounter any problems with your booking, or have any questions about this walk, please e-mail us.
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