Shining Tor, Cats Tor & the Goyt Valley
Peak District National Park
10miles 1800ft
The very interesting sign board near where I parked
My route took me from the higher reservoir to the highest point, Shining Tor (top left), then down the ridge and through the forest to the lower reservoir, and followed the path back alongside both reservoirs
A very early start by Errwood reservoir!
....and again....
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A short walk west up the valley are the ruins of Errwood Hall built around 1843. The estate included farms, a coal mine, a school & its own private Catholic Chapel. It was demolished by Stockport corporation in 1934 when the reservoirs were built!
Sadly this is all that remains
Starting the climb out of the valley to Shining Tor...
....with Errwood reservoir now in view
I was clearly under the flight path to Manchester airport as this was a frequent occurence!
The last part of the climb to Shining Tor
Shining Tor summit 1834ft The highest point in Cheshire!
I'm not sure which transmitter this...suggestions welcome
Just below the summit though a bit hazy is the Cat & Fiddle pass to Buxton....
....and again....
....also a hazy Manchester sky line
Continuing along the ridge to Cats Tor, many of the paths in the Peak District park are flagged like this to protect the peat from erosion by the many walkers
Now descending to the forest walk through to Fernilee reservoir.....
....which took me along the 'Mid Shires Way' long distance footpath
My Merlin bird app identified, among others, a Gold Crest, Chiff Chaff & a Black Cap
Lunch time by the reservoir before the final walk back alongside it to....
....where I was parked. I was a little surprised to find that Buxton was only 4miles away.
Another great day's walking (When is it not you may ask!)
I'd not been to the Peak District for some time.
Leaving very early in the morning I'd no problem with M60 traffic.
