The photo is taken from the Whaley Bridge Local History Society's website. Park at the Goyt Valley car parks, head up The Street to Pym Chair and then over Cats Tor to Shining Tor. I hope this film inspires you to get out and explore this part of the world. Blog Archive 2020 (8) 2020 (8) April (2) February (3) January (3) Sierra Nevada: Beas de Granada Ridge Walk The views on a clear day from the summit are great, making this a worthwhile walk to complete. Sunday walk Report 15 May 2022. Keep an eye out below you on the left for the little shrine. Cafe. Walk #4: Pym Chair to Errwood Hall via Shining Tor. Cats Tor. After a short break we made our way back towards the car park, over Cat's Tor and Pyms' Chair. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Route map from Ordnance Survey Open Space service. Ask a question via email about this walk. Thank you for taking the time to watch. This fine walk in the South West Peak area of the Peak District begins at the Pym Chair car park above Goyt Valley, and initially ventures to Windgather Rocks before dropping to lower ground. A beautiful hill walk up from Errwood reservoir to the summit of Shining Tor, with a glorious view over the hills of north Wales and the Peak . A. With hills, woodlands, valleys, lakes and moorlands surrounding it, Shining Tor feels far more remote than it actually is. The walk is between 11 and 12 miles. Shinning Tor Cats Tor Errwood Hall GPX File. The Roaches and Shutlingsloe are to the south, while Mam Tor and Kinder Scout lie to the northeast. Telephone: 07769 . The path over the tors is mostly flag-stoned, helping those unsure on their feet. Date. . The walk up to Pym Chair and along to Shining Tor is now online: See walk 8. Route No. On a clear day you may be able to see the Welsh hills. The walk uses high moorland paths for most of the way and is best saved for a clear day. Walks 2017; Walks 2016; Walks 2015; Walks 2014; Walks 2013; . Next we descended into Todd Brook Valley and had a stop at some long abandoned farmstead ruins . . The path leading down to the reservoir has good views down the valley and sometimes you can see the sailing boats, from the club, crossing the water. We then descend to Errwood Hall in its secluded wooded valley before climbing Foxlow Edge, returning to Taxal via easier forest and field paths. Map: OS Explorer OL24 The Peak District White Peak area. 10.6km walked and 327m of height gain overall. The only photo of Goyt's Bridge appearing above the water line I've come across is shown above. It is likely that an alternative version over the pass climbed more directly (and therefore steeply) through Old gate Nick, leading to the holloway (a sunken track) still visible there. Right along ridge for nearly 2 miles to Pym Chair (996767). Steady climb to great views. Use back button to return to the photo gallery lists. Shining Tor nearby is a site for Peak Club members only. B. In poor weather the leader may modify the walk, or in extreme conditions, cancel it. In 150m, right past wooden barrier; bear left through old quarry on track above road. View toward Shining Tor and Shutlingsloe. Terrain: Clear paths. Errwood Reservoir, Pym Chair and Lamaload Reservoir all have car parks which make particularly useful starting points, all with footpaths leading up the Tor. ! We then head South to Saltersford Hall and continue on through Howlersknowl and Thursbitch on the way up to Shining Tor. The path descends to the ruins of Errwood Hall where we have our Pesach picnic. The walk starts from the high Pym Chair car park, which helps make the walk to the summit easy and manageable. Turn left up the lane and a few minutes more trudging will bring you back to the car park. A packed lunch may be required; look for the symbol on the walk details. Join or log in above if you are already a member. With BC, MH and SB. You can then walk along the path towards Cats Tor before turning right along Foxlow Edge and past Errwood Hall before returning to the car park. Saturday, 25th, Long Melford, Meet at Rodbridge Park car park just south of Long Melford. By Christopher Somerville. The walk will take 4 - 5 hours approx dependant on pace, so please wear sturdy hiking boots together with waterproofs, food and drink and ensure plenty of . Walk description & directions At just over six miles, this walk from Errwood Reservoir up to Shining Tor is one of the longest in the series. On the way there, via Bollington and Kettleshume, we were tempted to park by Pym Chair, a short distance from Shining Tor. Taxal Edge, Jenkin Chapel and Pym Chair from Errwood Reservoir. So, the fact you can walk to the summit in just one hour each way is quite impressive! By starting from the high Pym Chair car park, at 461 metres, the climb up to Cats Tor, at 519 metres, is much reduced. On the apex of the bend, follow a path that goes straight on. No stiles Bad weather alternative We then head South to Saltersford Hall and continue on through Howlersknowl and Thursbitch on the way up to Shining Tor. Parts of the walk can get muddy, so walking boots are recommended. The walk starts at Pym Chair car park* (460m) and climbs to Cats Tor. Errwood, Shining Tor, Taxal Edge, Fernilee 10.6m. Shining Tor (55E - 57E,W&S) Deweys (181E - 422E&W) Shining Tor (40E - 43E,W&S) Cats Tor (41E - 44E,W&S) HuMPs (444E - 2976EW&S) Shining Tor (96E - 98E,W&S) Derbyshire Peak District . Head west down the A537 until you come to a left-hand bend. After soaking in the panorama, continue north along the wall to your left across the next slope to Pym Chair. From Pym chair, you then follow the ridge up and over Cats Tor then on to Shining Tor in the distance, before completing the circular walk back along the River Goyt to Errwood Reservoir. Picnic Lunch, 14mi / 22.5km, Gavin Monk, 07769 882471, 01284 723575. . Once back on Hooleyhey Lane there was a short walk north along it back to the car park. A blustery walk along Shining Tor flag stones led us to the trig point, fine views of Shuttlingsloe, Jodrell Bank and the Cheshire plains. Fig & Fenne,l School lane, Poynton. Setting off from . The Errwood Reservoir and Fernilee Reservoir Walk also starts from the same location. Walk #4: Pym Chair to Errwood Hall via Shining Tor. Shining Tor is a great example of a kid friendly walk, with a marker to reach. Pym Chair - Shining Tor circular 18th April 2021 A short walk on a nice day, in good company. Walking information, advice and campaigns, walking news and events, group led walks and an online library of walking routes. If you head north from Pym Chair then you would soon come to Windgather Rocks, a popular place for rock climbers. Follow the branch to the north-northeast. This trail is great for birding, camping, and hiking. Occasionally Lost 12:54:00. SK0002972969 Cross the stile and turn right and cross another stile to head north along the ridge for 150m then turn left on to a well used path which descends to a col then climbs to the trig point on Shining Tor. Pym Chair Car Park, 5 km (3 miles) east of Rainow on the road to the Goyt Valley. This circular walk explores the Goyt Valley and the ridge lying the west. Find new companions for walks in . Waypoints : D/A: km 0 - alt. This is a Peak District circular walk of around 11km (just over 6 miles) and takes in Foxlow Edge, Shining Tor and Cats Tor. A stunning walk taking in the fabulous views from Cat's Tor & Shining Tor. A circular walk to Thor's Cave, a fantastic adventure starting out from Wettonmill. Lamaload Reservoir, Jenkin Chapel, Pym Chair, Cats Tor and Shining Tor: 6.0: A Peak District walk from Lamaload Reservoir to Shining Tor via atmospheric Jenkin Chapel and the popular viewing point at Pym Chair. ERRWOOD HALL Today's walk would see me revisit 3 of them. Time to allow: 2 hours. Meet and park at Pym Chair car park. Caption - Looking north along the ridge from the summit of Shining Tor to Pym Chair. Starting point in Hartington Upper Quarter - Derbyshire. Date. Grid Reference SJ995768 . Rather than a circular route, this is a straight there and straight back walk. Start Point - Grid ref: SK 0121 7483, What3Words:yards.behind.tadpole nearest post code is SK17 6GJ, but this covers a large area on both sides of the . In which case park at 'The Street' car park (by Errwood Reservoir) and walk south down road to start Nearest town Buxton Terrain woodland paths, moorland tracks, farm tracks, country lane Accommodation Griff House B&B in Buxton (01298) 23628 www.griffhousebuxton.co.uk; YHA Hartington Hall (15 miles SE of walk) 0845 371 9740, www.yha.org.uk . Site Officer. Cats Tor is to the west of the Goyt Valley. Walks 2022; Walks 2021; Walks 2020; Walks 2019; Walks 2018; Previous Years. Please pass the word around. Wednesday, 15th, Pym Chair, Circular Walk including Shining Tor, Lamaload Reservoir, and White Nancy. Essential information; Travelling to the Festival . Check out this 10.8-km loop trail near Gradbach, Staffordshire. Walk 1233 : Shining Tor & Windgather Rocks from Lamaload. This is a lovely walk, and although in places (particularly the little dip between Shining Tor and Cats Tor) it was a little muddy, but the views that could be seen on either side more than made up for this. Meet and park at Pym Chair car park. 7.95mi +1129ft -1132ft 4h40 Moderate. If landing below Pym Chair walk to the exit, Do Not climb the fence by the road. Goyt Valley, Pym Chair and Shining Tor (Peak District) Sunday, 7 May 2017. Four of us set off from Pym Chair car park, including new member Simeon. All the walking routes up Cats Tor on Mud and Significance: Highest peak in Cheshire (Present Day CT), Cheshire East Unitary Authority High Point Member of: Marilyn, Dewey Parent Peak: Black Hill.NHN = Brown Knoll Elevation: 559m Date climbed: 24th September 2017 Coordinates: 531539N 20034W Route Start / End: Car park of Peak View Tea Rooms, A537 Route Distance: 3.3 km (2.0 miles) Route map Summary: This fine walk in the South-West Peak area of the Peak District begins at the Pym Chair car park above Goyt Valley, and initially ventures to Windgather Rocks before dropping to lower ground. Pym Chair Walk number: 115. Shining Tor, Derbyshire. A brief stop was made to take in the view before heading back towards Cats Tor to take the path to Andrew's Edge signposted for Lamaload Reservoir. Picnic Lunch, 14mi / 22.5km, Gavin Monk, 07769 882471, 01284 723575. Home; Walks; Feedback; Photo competition 2021; Information. From Pym's Chair car park at SJ 99442 767774. A sunny day in early summer. Wednesday, 15th, Pym Chair, Circular Walk including Shining Tor, Lamaload Reservoir, and White Nancy. Pym Chair to Errwood Hall via Shining Tor 4K Wildside Walks: Walking in and around the peak District with my beautiful dogs.Wildside. Leader details. Walk Tile: Errwood Reservoir-Goyt Valley-Pym Chair. AONB, archaeology, Church Stretton, circular walk, historical site, Long Mynd, moorland, sandstone, Shropshire, Shropshire Hills No comments. It concludes with a section along the lanes with the opportunity to . Shining Tor and Cats Tor Ordnance . In total it is around 8 km (5 . This is a fine walk despite the boggy conditions underfoot after wet weather. 525m, Shining Tor and Cats Tor and back to the car park. Meeting point changed for Shining Tor & Pym Chair walk; LikeBox. Leader details. . I think this is Errwood Bridge, but I'm not 100% sure ( click here for info on this bridge ). Distance: 5.75 miles Ascent: 374 metres Time Taken: 4 hrs 13 mins. Photos and Videos from the site. The short 20 minutes walk or 1.8 miles from the car park (Pyms Chair - Cats Tor - Shining Tor) is relatively easy and incorporates Cats Tor at 519 meters and is partly also easy because it has been paved due to erosion in the past, on this visit though there was still heavy frost and ice on the ground making the path more like an ice rink in some places! From Pym chair, you then follow the ridge up and over Cats Tor then on to Shining Tor in the distance, before completing the circular walk back along the River Goyt to Errwood Reservoir. The roads up to this point are a little bit steep and narrow, so be aware! 4.2 MILES in TOTAL Shining Tor from Pym Chair Shining Tor there and back walk from Pym Chair walked and presented by OS GetOutside Champions - An Ordinary Family of 5 Parking is at Pym Chair car park. COMPASS POINTS. Shining Tor walk route Stage 1 - Derbyshire Bridge (via Goyt Valley) to Errwood Reservoir Distance: 2.2 miles/3.6 km Grid reference SK 01867 71583 From Derbyshire Bridge car park, begin your walk by you're heading back out of the car park, past the building on your left and turn right down the road alongside the River Goyt. Last bag of a warm day that also included Overmoor, Old Man of Mow and Shutlingsloe. Parked a Pym's Chair. Ridge walk, paved and nothing steep. Cat's Tor a bonus if lacklustre. Shining Tor gives fine view of Shutlingsloe. Back again. All done in an hour an half. Pete West: 31/05/2021 About the walk Cats Tor rises to the west of the Goyt Valley, on the same ridge as Shining Tor. The roads up to this point are a little bit steep and narrow, so be aware! Parking is at Pym Chair car park (Postcode SK23 7RF (Google Maps) /// dinosaur.cushy.rust (What3Words Address). Downloadable map available here . Took the path down Shooters Clough to the Errwood Reservoir, then up the ridge on the other side over Pt. Duration Typically, walking around 10 kilometres takes approximately 2 hours if it's a flat route and you're pushing on. Enjoy the view over Errwood and Fernilee reservoirs and head up Shining Tor for wonderful views across Derbyshire and Cheshire. The route drops down into the Goyte valley (very steep and rocky) with a gentle walk down the river with some spectacular lunch spots. Walk ch157 Shining Tor and Cats Tor from Lamaload Reservoir. Go over a stile and shortly there is a gap in the wall which is a path northwestwards up to the top of Shining Tor. Cats Tor is a summit in the The Peak District region or range in England. It is advisable to carry a drink. Photographer : Lou Johnson. For this Pym Chair to Shining Tor route, start at the corner of Embridge Causeway and Side End Lane - next to the sign for Pym Chair car park. Shining Tor from the Goyt Valley. Pym Chair - Shining Tor circular 18th April 2021 A short walk on a nice day, in good company. We work hard to make this website the best it can be. Walking and walks Shining Tor. Distance: 7.5 miles. 1 miles (2 kilometres) there-and-back walk 40 minutes to 1 hour at a leisurely pace Mostly a good path (including one short but moderately steep slope and some boggy ground after rain, though most of this is avoidable); not suitable for wheelchair users or for pushchairs. At 3-finger post, right (014730, 'Stakeside') through wood. All walks are circular unless stated. The best times to visit this trail are June through September. Undoubtedly, my favourite part of this Mam Tor walk is the (pretty much) flat ridgeline to Back Tor for more incredible views. An old Roman, trade and salters' route later known as The Street straddled it at Goyt Bridge before climbing over the Shining Tor ridge at Pym Chair. Please note that the meeting point was wrong on the website for this walk. . , a short distance along the road take the path to the right signposted Shining Tor. 336m. The view is superb in all directions. Cats Tor is 522 metres high. It's nothing crazy but definitely longer than your average dog walk. You could actually start the walk from nearby Buxton and follow the Midshires Way to Shining Tor from there. 545 - Tuesday 29 April 2014. Walk d221 Shining Tor and Windgather Rocks from Errwood Reservoir. Shining Tor walk: key details Distance The total distance of this walk is 10.8 kilometres. Shining Tor is the highest point in Cheshire at 559m, and lies on the border with Derbyshire with extensive views as far as North Wales and The Wrekin. Pym Chair Walk number: 115. The route then heads south into the valley of Thursbitch and eventually ascends to the top of Shining Tor before making a return to the car park via Shining Tors ridge, bagging the summit of Cats Tor . The Goyt Valley - Shining Tor - Pym Chair Peter Orchard You need to log in as a member of Walkingworld to access the details for this walk. A ridge walk above the Goyt Valley on the Derbyshire, Cheshire border of the Peak District national park. The view of Shutlingsloe from the track near the start of our walk. 19 Sep 2019. Start Errwood CP 013747. Right; in 250m, left (001731, fingerpost) to Shining Tor (995738). To finish, we walk back along The Tors past Cats Tor and Oldgate Nick to the car. Shining Tor is the highest point in Cheshire and the first objective of this Peak District walk. However, as this is in the region of 450 metres above sea level and as Shining Tor is only 559 metres the modest climb from this point would have felt like cheating. ''Tor'' is an Old English word for a high, rocky hill. Cat & Fiddle Inn, Errwood Hall (Goyt Valley), Cats Tor, Shining Tor circuit - 12km. Explore one of the South West Peak's most notable hills. The walk will take 4 - 5 hours approx dependant on pace, so please wear sturdy hiking boots together with waterproofs, food and drink and ensure plenty of . Cafe. The ridge walk from Pym Chair to Shining Tor is an exhilarating high level stroll of around one and a half miles. Rivelin Valley Nature Reserves and Heritage: 6.2 Description: The route goes along Fernilee Reservoir to Pym Chair then towards Shining Tor, with some hills up and down. Vital Statistics: Length: 8.75 miles (14 km) Ascent: These are 3 of the 105 Peak District peaks on the Peak District Peak Bagging Challenge and are on the Peak District Ethels Challenge too, so it was great to get them ticked off. Shining Tor trig point Walk Statistics Walk Date - 18 October 2012 Walkers - Steve Smith, Gina Smith Accommodation - Moorside Grange Hotel, Disley . Gavin Monk. Area of Walk: Shining Tor and Errwood Reservoir. Start: Errwood Hall car park (SK 0111 7484) Route: Errwood Hall car park - Errwood Hall - Foxlow Edge - Pym Chair - Cats Tor - The Tors - Shining Tor (TP) - Stake Side - Errwood Hall car park. The day started with a bad decision to entrust the route to the start to Google maps - it took us on a most fiddly, twisty and messy route.although it may have shaved 30 seconds on my usual route. Start point: Pym Chair Car Park. Contact details. . Pym's Chair was a rock formation that was either used as a pulpit by a non-conformist preacher or a lookout for a highwayman along the old packhorse trails. The route includes some steep climbs but offers excellent views throughout. CAUTION - route details may be out of date! Picnic Lunch. Eventually, the path emerges at a lane. Our last Sunday walk before Christmas visits Windgather Rocks, Pym Chair and Cats Tor, reaching its highest point at Shining Tor. . And, once you're there, you'll be . A particular favourite is to park at Errwood Hall car park and walk up Stakeside towards Shining Tor. Fig & Fenne,l School lane, Poynton. Home; Walks Diaries. Enjoy! Errwood Hall car park - Errwood Hall - The Honeypot - Pym Chair - Cats Tor - Shining Tor (CT) - Stake Side - Errwood Hall car park Friday 13th January 2012 337m - Car park 1: km 0.83 - alt. . From there, it's a steady ascent along a largely paved route to Shining Tor (560m). B. Useful Information. Walking information, advice and campaigns, walking news and events, group led walks and an online library of walking routes. 19 Sep 2019. Route grade. Parking. The first part of the walk is along a ridge which gives views over Cheshire, Manchester and the Peak District. Steve Hudson. Access is available to Walkingworld subscribers or you can buy the walk individually for 1.95 once you are logged in. There are spectatcular views across Cheshire at the trig point on Shining Tor. Meet and park at Pym Chair car park. 467m - Turn right 3: km 7.8 - alt. Circular Walk including Shining Tor, Lamaload Reservoir, and White Nancy. Cats Tor was soon followed by a visit to Oldgate Nick and the interesting stone outcrop of Pym Chair. Shining Tor is the 7th highest peak in the national park. . Postcode SK23 7RF (Google Maps) ///dinosaur.cushy.rust (What3Words . Saturday, 25th, Long Melford, Meet at Rodbridge Park car park just south of Long Melford . To finish, we walk back along The Tors past Cats Tor and Oldgate Nick to the car. Crossing the border into Staffordshire the walk continues across Axe Edge Moor offering excellent views. Shining Tor. Meet and park at Pym Chair car park. This fine walk in the South West Peak area of the Peak District begins at the Pym Chair car park above Goyt Valley, and initially ventures to Windgather Rocks before dropping to lower ground. Most walk leaders are volunteers. The circular 6 miles route starts from Pym Chair car park on Buxton Road. Walks Routes Maps from Pym Chair in The White Peak Area, The Peak District, Cheshire in Walk Grade Order. 373m - Keep on the right-hand path 2: km 5.96 - alt. 398m - Retrace the route D/A: km 12.34 - alt. I've only been to Shropshire a few times and none of those trips involved any serious walking, having been mostly devoted to sight-seeing in Much Wenlock and Ironbridge. Follow the flagstone path northwards along the ridge for 3km until you reach a signpost just before the road near the Pym Chair car park. A gentle stroll from Pym Chair car park over Cats Tor, Shining Tor into the Goyte valley. . Walk 1092 Taxal Edge, Jenkin Chapel & Pym Chair from Errwood - moderate - 8.5 miles/13.8 km Walk 2576 Fernilee Reservoir, Goyt Valley - easy - 6.0 miles/9.8 km Walk 3510 Shining Tor, Cats Tor & Foxlow Edge - easy/mod - 7.0 miles/11.4 km You'll have to walk on the embankments as there are no pavements and it's on a blind corner. It may have been just thirty four minutes of walking but it was packed with thorough enjoyment. Young walkers aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The road softly lowers before re-climbing to the wall and peak of Shining Tor. The ridge was then followed south by the road to Pym Chair, then up onto Cats Tor and Shining Tor. However, this hike takes more like 3-4 hours to complete. My fourth walking vlog. Follow 'Shining Tor' signs up to stile at crest (000730). If landing by the car park, exit via the gap in the fence in the corner of the car park, or by the stile in the far right corner. It's starting from the Poachers Inn, not the Bridgend Centre. Vital Statistics: Length: 6mls (10km) Ascent: 1,224ft (373m) Time: 3hrs: Grade: (Moderate) Route outline for walk ch157: Lamaload Reservoir - Shining Tor - Cats Tor - Pym Chair - Jenkin Chapel - Lamaload Reservoir. The route then heads south into the valley of Thursbitch and eventually ascends to the top of Shining Tor before making a return to the car park via Shining Tors ridge, bagging the summit of Cats Tor . On a clear day the views throughout this section are . Distance: 6 miles. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 40 min to complete. 22km circuit Cat and Fiddle - Shutlingsloe - Tegg's Nose - Shining Tor. . There are a few uphill slopes along the way, and a mile-long section across open moorland, but the rewards are some stunning panoramic views. I started out from Pym Chair at 7.38am and arrived at Shining Tor at 8.12am. Shining Tor and Axe Edge Moor. Walk over the moorland, keeping the wall on the right, for approximately 3km (2 miles). Pub: Shady Oak, Fernilee Map: White Peak W Route a.m.: Fps SSW/SW/SSW to 001732, NW to Shining Tor, N via Pym Chair, Windgather, Taxal Edge to road at Clough Farm 995793, road N 200m then fp E/NNE/E via Taxal Moor Road and Glebe Farm, FB NE then fp S/SSE alongside Goyt to . Pym Chair to Shining Tor Walk Directions Facing Embridge Causeway road, turn left and walk for about 50 metres. A stiff ascent is rewarded by spectacular views. Then we climb back to Pym Chair, stopping for a quick detour to a tiny chapel. The day started with a bad decision to entrust the route to the start to Google maps - it took us on a most fiddly, twisty and messy route.although it may have shaved 30 seconds on my usual route. Route grade. This route starts with a climb to the highest point in Cheshire and continues with a good ridge walk. Start time: 10:00 (Estimated finish time: 15:15) Moderate 10 miles / 16.1 km. After 250 meters there is a split in the track. 1.
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