Last bag of a warm day that also included Overmoor, Old Man of Mow and Shutlingsloe. Parked a Pym's Chair. Ridge walk, paved and nothing steep. Cat's Tor a bonus if lacklustre. Shining Tor gives fine view of Shutlingsloe. Back again. All done in an hour an half. Pete West: 31/05/2021 Shining Tor trig point With BC, MH and SB. A stunning walk taking in the fabulous views from Cat's Tor & Shining Tor. Park at the Goyt Valley car parks, head up The Street to Pym Chair and then over Cats Tor to Shining Tor. You'll have to walk on the embankments as there are no pavements and it's on a blind corner. Explore one of the South West Peak's most notable hills. Area of Walk: Shining Tor and Errwood Reservoir. Right along ridge for nearly 2 miles to Pym Chair (996767). Wednesday, 15th, Pym Chair, Circular Walk including Shining Tor, Lamaload Reservoir, and White Nancy. Occasionally Lost 12:54:00. Follow 'Shining Tor' signs up to stile at crest (000730). There are spectatcular views across Cheshire at the trig point on Shining Tor. If landing by the car park, exit via the gap in the fence in the corner of the car park, or by the stile in the far right corner. Duration Typically, walking around 10 kilometres takes approximately 2 hours if it's a flat route and you're pushing on. Leader details. To finish, we walk back along The Tors past Cats Tor and Oldgate Nick to the car. About the walk Cats Tor rises to the west of the Goyt Valley, on the same ridge as Shining Tor. Most walk leaders are volunteers. . Please note that the meeting point was wrong on the website for this walk. The view of Shutlingsloe from the track near the start of our walk. The photo is taken from the Whaley Bridge Local History Society's website. The Goyt Valley - Shining Tor - Pym Chair Peter Orchard You need to log in as a member of Walkingworld to access the details for this walk. From Pym chair, you then follow the ridge up and over Cats Tor then on to Shining Tor in the distance, before completing the circular walk back along the River Goyt to Errwood Reservoir. Errwood, Shining Tor, Taxal Edge, Fernilee 10.6m. Steady climb to great views. Undoubtedly, my favourite part of this Mam Tor walk is the (pretty much) flat ridgeline to Back Tor for more incredible views. Parking. . The path descends to the ruins of Errwood Hall where we have our Pesach picnic. Saturday, 25th, Long Melford, Meet at Rodbridge Park car park just south of Long Melford . Walks Routes Maps from Pym Chair in The White Peak Area, The Peak District, Cheshire in Walk Grade Order. Photos and Videos from the site. At 3-finger post, right (014730, 'Stakeside') through wood. I hope this film inspires you to get out and explore this part of the world. A blustery walk along Shining Tor flag stones led us to the trig point, fine views of Shuttlingsloe, Jodrell Bank and the Cheshire plains. 10.6km walked and 327m of height gain overall. Gavin Monk. . Eventually, the path emerges at a lane. Pym Chair - Shining Tor circular 18th April 2021 A short walk on a nice day, in good company. By Christopher Somerville. I've only been to Shropshire a few times and none of those trips involved any serious walking, having been mostly devoted to sight-seeing in Much Wenlock and Ironbridge. Time to allow: 2½ hours. Start time: 10:00 (Estimated finish time: 15:15) Moderate 10 miles / 16.1 km. Terrain: Clear paths. Cafe. Walk 1233 : Shining Tor & Windgather Rocks from Lamaload. Turn left up the lane and a few minutes more trudging will bring you back to the car park. It's nothing crazy but definitely longer than your average dog walk. An old Roman, trade and salters' route later known as The Street straddled it at Goyt Bridge before climbing over the Shining Tor ridge at Pym Chair. Follow the flagstone path northwards along the ridge for 3km until you reach a signpost just before the road near the Pym Chair car park. From there, it's a steady ascent along a largely paved route to Shining Tor (560m). Walk #4: Pym Chair to Errwood Hall via Shining Tor. 525m, Shining Tor and Cats Tor and back to the car park. Waypoints : D/A: km 0 - alt. Walk Tile: Errwood Reservoir-Goyt Valley-Pym Chair. . . Cats Tor is 522 metres high. With hills, woodlands, valleys, lakes and moorlands surrounding it, Shining Tor feels far more remote than it actually is. Steve Hudson. 22km circuit Cat and Fiddle - Shutlingsloe - Tegg's Nose - Shining Tor. Check out this 10.8-km loop trail near Gradbach, Staffordshire. Our last Sunday walk before Christmas visits Windgather Rocks, Pym Chair and Cats Tor, reaching its highest point at Shining Tor. Walking information, advice and campaigns, walking news and events, group led walks and an online library of walking routes. Head west down the A537 until you come to a left-hand bend. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 40 min to complete. Shining Tor from the Goyt Valley. Lamaload Reservoir, Jenkin Chapel, Pym Chair, Cats Tor and Shining Tor: 6.0: A Peak District walk from Lamaload Reservoir to Shining Tor via atmospheric Jenkin Chapel and the popular viewing point at Pym Chair. Parts of the walk can get muddy, so walking boots are recommended. The Roaches and Shutlingsloe are to the south, while Mam Tor and Kinder Scout lie to the northeast. Picnic Lunch, 14mi / 22.5km, Gavin Monk, 07769 882471, 01284 723575. 398m - Retrace the route D/A: km 12.34 - alt. . The road softly lowers before re-climbing to the wall and peak of Shining Tor. All walks are circular unless stated. 373m - Keep on the right-hand path 2: km 5.96 - alt. SK0002972969 Cross the stile and turn right and cross another stile to head north along the ridge for 150m then turn left on to a well used path which descends to a col then climbs to the trig point on Shining Tor. This fine walk in the South West Peak area of the Peak District begins at the Pym Chair car park above Goyt Valley, and initially ventures to Windgather Rocks before dropping to lower ground. So, the fact you can walk to the summit in just one hour each way is quite impressive! Starting point in Hartington Upper Quarter - Derbyshire. 1¼ miles (2 kilometres) there-and-back walk 40 minutes to 1 hour at a leisurely pace Mostly a good path (including one short but moderately steep slope and some boggy ground after rain, though most of this is avoidable); not suitable for wheelchair users or for pushchairs. It is advisable to carry a drink. Meet and park at Pym Chair car park. Shining Tor nearby is a site for Peak Club members only. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Distance: 5.75 miles Ascent: 374 metres Time Taken: 4 hrs 13 mins. Pym Chair Car Park, 5½ km (3½ miles) east of Rainow on the road to the Goyt Valley. Meet and park at Pym Chair car park. Leader details. The walk uses high moorland paths for most of the way and is best saved for a clear day. Rivelin Valley Nature Reserves and Heritage: 6.2 Distance: 6 miles. It may have been just thirty four minutes of walking but it was packed with thorough enjoyment. Next we descended into Todd Brook Valley and had a stop at some long abandoned farmstead ruins . Date. Walk description & directions At just over six miles, this walk from Errwood Reservoir up to Shining Tor is one of the longest in the series. Summary: This fine walk in the South-West Peak area of the Peak District begins at the Pym Chair car park above Goyt Valley, and initially ventures to Windgather Rocks before dropping to lower ground. 7.95mi +1129ft -1132ft 4h40 Moderate. Today's walk would see me revisit 3 of them. Telephone: 07769 . Shinning Tor Cats Tor Errwood Hall GPX File. Keep an eye out below you on the left for the little shrine. Distance: 7.5 miles. A packed lunch may be required; look for the symbol on the walk details. Please pass the word around. Cats Tor was soon followed by a visit to Oldgate Nick and the interesting stone outcrop of Pym Chair. And, once you're there, you'll be . Walk Statistics Walk Date - 18 October 2012 Walkers - Steve Smith, Gina Smith Accommodation - Moorside Grange Hotel, Disley . The day started with a bad decision to entrust the route to the start to Google maps - it took us on a most fiddly, twisty and messy route….although it may have shaved 30 seconds on my usual route. Pym Chair Walk number: 115. 337m - Car park 1: km 0.83 - alt. A gentle stroll from Pym Chair car park over Cats Tor, Shining Tor into the Goyte valley. Walk #4: Pym Chair to Errwood Hall via Shining Tor. Description: The route goes along Fernilee Reservoir to Pym Chair then towards Shining Tor, with some hills up and down. Home; Walks Diaries. 4.2 MILES in TOTAL Shining Tor from Pym Chair Shining Tor there and back walk from Pym Chair walked and presented by OS GetOutside Champions - An Ordinary Family of 5 Parking is at Pym Chair car park. In which case park at 'The Street' car park (by Errwood Reservoir) and walk south down road to start Nearest town Buxton Terrain woodland paths, moorland tracks, farm tracks, country lane Accommodation Griff House B&B in Buxton (01298) 23628 www.griffhousebuxton.co.uk; YHA Hartington Hall (15 miles SE of walk) 0845 371 9740, www.yha.org.uk . The walk will take 4 - 5 hours approx dependant on pace, so please wear sturdy hiking boots together with waterproofs, food and drink and ensure plenty of . If you head north from Pym Chair then you would soon come to Windgather Rocks, a popular place for rock climbers. In 150m, right past wooden barrier; bear left through old quarry on track above road. A stiff ascent is rewarded by spectacular views. This is a fine walk despite the boggy conditions underfoot after wet weather. There are a few uphill slopes along the way, and a mile-long section across open moorland, but the rewards are some stunning panoramic views. Walking and walks Shining Tor. Vital Statistics: Length: 8.75 miles (14 km) Ascent: 467m - Turn right 3: km 7.8 - alt. 19 Sep 2019. Four of us set off from Pym Chair car park, including new member Simeon. Caption - Looking north along the ridge from the summit of Shining Tor to Pym Chair. Route grade. Sunday walk Report 15 May 2022. 545 - Tuesday 29 April 2014. After 250 meters there is a split in the track. Meet and park at Pym Chair car park. Picnic Lunch. The path leading down to the reservoir has good views down the valley and sometimes you can see the sailing boats, from the club, crossing the water. It is likely that an alternative version over the pass climbed more directly (and therefore steeply) through Old gate Nick, leading to the holloway (a sunken track) still visible there. In total it is around 8 km (5 . , a short distance along the road take the path to the right signposted Shining Tor. Postcode SK23 7RF (Google Maps) ///dinosaur.cushy.rust (What3Words . We work hard to make this website the best it can be. Walking information, advice and campaigns, walking news and events, group led walks and an online library of walking routes. B. This fine walk in the South West Peak area of the Peak District begins at the Pym Chair car park above Goyt Valley, and initially ventures to Windgather Rocks before dropping to lower ground. This circular walk explores the Goyt Valley and the ridge lying the west. Enjoy the view over Errwood and Fernilee reservoirs and head up Shining Tor for wonderful views across Derbyshire and Cheshire. Useful Information. After a short break we made our way back towards the car park, over Cat's Tor and Pyms' Chair. Errwood Reservoir, Pym Chair and Lamaload Reservoir all have car parks which make particularly useful starting points, all with footpaths leading up the Tor.