Harpur Hill and Blue Lagoon Quarry

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Overview

The walk takes us along a dismantled railway and through the HSE Laboratory grounds. Optional ascent of Hollins Hill (an Ethel) with super views of Chrome Hill. The return is along paths abutting Hillhead Quarry (disused) and to a body of water known as the Blue Lagoon Quarry. Optional drink in The Parks Inn.

Saturday, 28 June 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 268.2m / 880ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://tamesideramblers.org.uk/walk_programme/default.html

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 06405 71048
Nearest postcode:: SK17 9JD
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Start time:: 10:30 am

The Parks Inn (open from 12 noon) 2 Burlow Road Harpur Hill Buxton SK17 9JD Parking on Harpur Hill Road opposite Church

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