Day Wednesday
Date 27/03/2024
Start Time 10:00 am
Walk Name Goyt Valley, Foxlow Edge and Shining Tor
Description Shining Tor walk is one of those must-do hikes in the Peak District. It’s the highest peak in the Cheshire Peak District and has beautiful views towards its neighbor Shutlingsloe, which is known as the ‘Matterhorn of Cheshire’ due to its iconic shape.
This route begins from the Derbyshire Bridge car park, takes you through the Goyt Valley before hiking up and along Foxlow Edge to Pym chair.

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 the Derbyshire Bridge car park.
Walk Leader Sam T
Notify Please text 07849121031 by 9pm the day before to sign up
Start Point Derbyshire Bridge Car Park
Start Point Details Meet outside toilet block ( please note toilets are closed at present).
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Derbyshire Bridge free Car Park at the south end of Goyt Valley. The Car Park is about four miles west of Buxton, just down a lane from the A537 Buxton to Macclesfield Road, about half a mile from the Cat and
Fiddle Inn .
Grid Reference SK 0183 7158 - nearest postcode: SK17 6TT
Grade B3
Distance 10 miles
Additional Information This walk has a mix of terrains but also through the valley and woodlands, you’ll notice it’s warmer, whereas the section from Cats Tor to Shining Tor can be exposed and cold. Take some extra layers to put on!

Please sign up early, this will help if details change at short notice and you can be notified asap.
All late sign ups after cut off time or on the morning of the walk you MUST check the website first for last minute changes.
The distance of the route is the distance of the recci by the walk leader, any detours on the day will change the mileage.
Please wear suitable clothing & footwear for this time of year.
Bring refreshments & a packed lunch.
Dogs on short leads please and must remain on lead due to ground nesting bird season.
Dog Friendly yes
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