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Overview

The walk starts from Pym's Chair car park, SK10 5XL.

The walk takes in Foxlow Edge and down to Errwood Hall.

Then up to Shining Tor and along the ridge passing Cat's Tor and back to the car park.

The main ascent up to Shining Tor we will take our time over.

Sunday, 23 June 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
419.1m / 1375ft
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 98392 76272
Nearest postcode:
SK10 5XL
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Start time:
10:30 am

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