Above: The wonderfully picturesque view from the bridge over the Goyt at Taxal (point 3 on the map below). Above: click to expand map. Some time ago Irene got in touch to ask how easy it was to get to the Goyt Valley using public transport. And my blunt answer was...
Above: A photo taken in summer from Pannier Pools up to one of the two packhorse bridges at Three Shires Head. The name came from the pannier bags slung across either side of the packhorses. It’s been a while since I’ve added another walk to the series (up...
I chose the 8-mile circular walk from Buxton to Errwood Reservoir to create this Google Earth test as it’s one of the most popular – and longest – on the site. Please let me know if you enjoy it, or have any suggestions for making improvements....
Thanks to the work of the Forestry Commission in clearing a lot of the fir trees, there are now some great views across the valley from the first section, along the wide woodland track. And the return path, alongside the western shore of the reservoir, is always...
Walk 17 along Foxlow Edge starts from a small lay-by on the old Roman road known as ‘The Street’. It passes St. Joseph’s Shrine (above), and includes some wonderful panoramic views. I’ve just added the video for walk 17: a short, 1.5 mile...
Above: This attractive footpath is at around point 9 on the map below. Above: The walk starts from the small carpark at the northern end of Fernilee Reservoir. (Click to enlarge.) I’ve just added walk 18 to the series: Fernilee Reservoir west bank. It’s...
Above: The walk starts from a small lay-by on the old Roman road known as ‘The Street’. (Click to enlarge.) This 1½ mile walk along Foxlow Edge, returning via the narrow path to St Joseph’s Shrine, is one of the shortest in the series. It’s an...
Above: The walk starts from the small car park at the foot of the Bunsall Incline. (Click to enlarge.) I’ve just added walk number 16 to the series: a simple three-mile stroll around Fernilee Reservoir. I’d been saving it for when the weather improved so...
Walk 14 around Fernilee Reservoir starts from the main car park. Click here to view the video, along with detailed directions and photos. I’ve just added the video for walk 14: an easy, four-mile circular stroll around Fernilee Reservoir, with an additional...
Above: The walk around Fernilee Reservoir is always popular, but I’ve extended it slightly further by going down to the the small bridge over the Goyt and returning along the river bank. Below: The walk between Errwood and Goytsclough is more challenging, but...
