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Buxworth & Eccles Pike

Summary

From an old canal port, amble an old tramway before rising to the top of Eccles Pike (370m) amidst a memorable hilly countryside, with glorious views to the ridges, moors and vales of the Dark Peak’s western fringes. Several welcoming pubs en-route!
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
3.5 miles (5.6 km)
Walking time:
02h 15m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Bugsworth Canal Basin, Buxworth, Derbyshire

lat: 53.3353436

lon: -1.9680148

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