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Windgather Rocks

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Overview

Starting from the Street car park the route goes along  Errwood reservoir before a climb up to Pyms Chair. We then walk along the ridge to Windgather rocks before descending into the Goyt valley and a return alongside Fernilee

Sunday, 28 September 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.1km / 6.3mi
Ascent:
394.4m / 1294ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 01311 75708
Nearest postcode:
SK17 6SX
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Start time:
10:30 am

The Street car park between Fernilee and Erwood reservoirs

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