Southport Ramblers welcome all age groups from 8 to 80+ for fortnightly worry-free walking (travelling by coach) with like-minded people throughout the year.
This fine Spa Town in Derbyshire is famous for the Buxton Crescent and the Pavillion Gardens. We aim to park in the Sylvan Coach Park by the railway viaduct. Should you wish to join one of today's walks then book early, as this is a popular destination that we have not visited for some time.
Three walks will be available with details circulated on the coach. They will range from easy to strenuous depending on the walk selected.
A Wall Leader - Clare Vattev - 11 miles and 1840ft of ascent, walking from Whaley Bridge to Buxton via Windgather Rocks. Starting with a along the canal into Whaley Bridge, followed by a brief ascent along to Toddbrook Reservoir, then on to Taxal Moor Road and the start of the main ascent across Taxal Moor and Windgather Rooks. Then it's on to Plm Chair, down to Errwood Reservoir. A shoer steep climb to Bunsal Cob, followed a long easy climb onto the dismanteled railway and downhill into Buxton.
B Walk Leader - Sue Stephens
C Walk Leader - Derek Cook - 7.25 miles with 772ft of ascent as we head east, gradually gaining height to Staden and join the Midshires Way. Passing through the village of Cowdale to King Sterndale. We then drop down to cross the A6 (care needed and single file please) as we enter Woo-Dale, and climb gradually to Redgap Lane. on the way to Buxton High Peak Golf Club and the descent into Buxton.
Bus stop by the Plough Roundabout in Crossens, and all pick-up stops going South.
