Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
Train based walk
Leader: Mark F (Boarding train at Stockport)
Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Buxton Station.
Transport to Walk Start: 09:51 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxton
Suggested Ticket: Off Peak Buxton Return £13.90
Walk Start: Buxton Station at 11:00
Return Services: xx:15/16 & xx:45/46 until 19:16 then once an hour
Waypoints: Station Road, Ashwood Dale Park, Lime Tree Caravan Park, Sherbrook Wood, Griff Woods, Grin Low / Solomon's Temple, Grin Woods, Leek Road, Shay Lodge Wood, Beet Wood, Watford Wood, Corbar Woods, Hogshaw Wood, Buxton Station
Extra: Small toilet at walk start. No toilets en-route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)
The Ring of Trees walk passes through 200 acres of woodland which encircle Buxton, most of which are owned by the Buxton Civic Association. Originally planted by the Chatsworth Estate to regenerate hillsides that had been scarred by lime burning, the woods are now filled with wildlife and wild flowers.
This walk includes a steep climb up to Solomon's Temple, a folly built in 1896 which sits on top of a Bronze Age barrow and a perfect spot for lunch and to admire the views.
As this walk skirts the edge of Buxton we will pass through a few urban and residential streets as we link to the next woodland area.
Some paths will be muddy and may be slippy so good footwear must be worn. Please bring lunch, water and hot drink.
