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We are the East Cheshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

Meet at Combs Reservoir Car Park at 9.30 a.m. to walk to Tunstead Milton to catch the 9.52 199 bus to Sylvan Park, Buxton.

This walk has the completion of the circumnavigation of Combs Moss started on 1st October 2024. For good measure a trip around the sights of Buxton is included. No WW2 curiosities this time but the location of a remarkable incident in sporting history will be visited.

Route: Solomon's Tower, Pavillion Gardens, Corbar Hill, Combs Edge, Castle Naze, Combs.

Around Buxton the paths are pretty good. Once we get on to Combs Edge, which is Access Land, you are glad of what you can find. There are stiles of varying quality. On the positive side the views can be spectacular.

Bring bus pass or ticket money, food and plenty of liquids. No dogs.

Given recent weather and the absence of shade for much of the walk some sun protection would be prudent. Pole users will be glad they brought them.

Because I want to avoid swamping the bus with passengers please book in advance on 0778 264 0110.

Tuesday, 22 July 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
9:50 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
777.2m / 2550ft
Type:
linear

PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE ON THE DAY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE WALK. NB Finish times are intended as a guide only. ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED FOR THIS WALK. Ramblers Association recommends that all walkers carry ICE (in case of emergency) information

Features

  • Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 03350 79764
Nearest postcode:
SK23 7ER
what3words:
ooze.obscuring.javelin
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Combs Reservoir Car Park Meet at 9.30 a.m. to walk to Tunstead Milton to catch the 9.52 199 bus to Sylvan Park, Buxton.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 06212 73623
Nearest postcode:
SK17 6BS
what3words:
questions.pulses.defining
Start time:
9:50 am

Sylvan Park Bus Stop, Buxton

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 03349 79761
Nearest postcode:
SK23 7GL
what3words:
promoting.august.town
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Combs Reservoir Car Park

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking