About this Event
Buxton Hill Walks
Come join us for a 'Saturday Special' - a longer walk with a theme and this one is......glorious bog! We're heading up to Combs Moss, a local peatland area and completing a circular walk around the plateau. We will get to see a trig point, the remains of an iron age fort and most importantly we will learn about the peatland restoration that has been taking place in this area and why it's so important.
This walk will start and end at the car park of Buxton Train Station: https://maps.app.goo.gl/f3bStWHZfeCXXHxz7. Please note there is a charge to park here. Plenty of alternative parking is available in the town centre area.
From the train station we will head up through Lightwood, a local nature reserve and out onto the Moss. We will take a circular route, heading east, calling at the trig and iron age fort at Castle Naze before we turn back towards home, taking in 360 views of the High Peak and beyond.
Itinery:
- Start 945am at Buxton Station car park for briefing, walk to start at 10am.
- Finish approx 1530pm back at the car park. The finish time will depend on the pace set by the group.
Details:
- This route will follow a circuit path through woodland and out onto exposed moorland. Paths are sometimes bumpy and boggy with plenty of water underfoot. The initial climb out of Lightwood is steep and the moorland path is undulating. We will be walking along an exposed edge at times.
- Distance 8.5 miles/14 km
- Elevation: approx 1200ft/350m.
- Level of difficulty: Moderate to challenging.
- Terrain: moorland and woodland paths, some bumpy, rocky and boggy. Steep ascents and descents which can be very wet underfoot. Rocky ascents and descents. Some stiles.
- Safety: this walks is led by a qualified Hill and Moorland Leader.
- A toilet is available at Buxton station, charges may apply. There are no facilities on the route.
- Please note dogs are not permitted on this route.
What to bring:
- Rucksack
- Sturdy boots/shoes
- Lunch/snacks/any food you may need for the duration of the walk
- A mat or plastic bag to sit on (we have spares if required)
- Water
- Waterproofs and warm layers
- Small first aid kit with any personal Medic*tion if required
Please get in touch if you do not have the appropriate equipment as this is something we may be able to help with.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Buxton Station Car Park, Station Road, Buxton, United Kingdom
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