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Overview

A strenuous 13 mile walk with 2500ft ascent.  Starting from Chinley Independent Chapel car park in Wash village we set out to Sparrowpit and on to Peak Forest where we ascend onto Eldon Hill.  Next we ascent Rushup Edge and walk across to the railway tunnel vent and drop down back into Wash village.

Saturday, 11 April 2026
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
21km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
762m / 2500ft
Type:
circular

Please note slightly earlier start time of 09.30h!

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 05619 82007
Nearest postcode:
SK23 0QQ
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Start time:
9:30 am

Chinley Independent Chapel car park in Wash village. Please park away from the church. Donation of £2 per car for parking.

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  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE