Cats Tor and Shining Tor

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Overview

A circular walk from Derbyshire Bridge Car Park (free parking with toilets).

The walk starts alongside the River Goyt as far as the ruins of Erwood Hall. It then rises steadily as far as Pym’s Chair, before returning along the ridge taking in Cats Tor and Shining Tor, with excellent views to both the east and west.

There is then a drop back down to the River Goyt for the return to the car park. Be aware there in no post code that will get you to the car park.

Thursday, 28 August 2025

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: 442m / 1450ft
Type:: circular

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 73787 55926
Nearest postcode:: CW1 5TW
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Free car park, Waterloo Road, Haslington Car share is £3.00

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 01850 71551
Nearest postcode:: SK17 6TT
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Derbyshire Bridge Car Park.

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