Buxton, Peak District Trip - 5 Nights, 5 Walks: 30 September - 05 October

5 Nights – 5 Walks: arrive on Thursday afternoon/evening.

Five existing walks, with the shortest one for departure day.

Get to Buxton by train via Stockport or (faster) by train to Macclesfield and Bus 58 across the hills (xx.15 to 17.15, 17.45, 18.45).

Likely order of walks:

SWC 387 Buxton Circular via Axe Edge Moor and Three Shires Head 

27.1 km (16.8 mi), with 687m ascent/descent. Loads of shortcuts. A couple of extensions. 

SWC 386 Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back 

26.1 km (16.2 mi), with 785m ascent/descent. Loads of shortcuts. One extension.

SWC 385 Buxton Circular or to Monsal Dale (via the Wye Valley) 

26.0 km (16.1 mi), with 719m ascent/descent. Plenty of walk options, bus shortcuts etc.

SWC 383 Macclesfield to Buxton 

25.0 km (15.5 mi), with 905/739m ascent/descent. 09.25 Bus 58 out over the hills to Macc, walk back. Bus or other shortcuts. 

SWC 384 Buxton Circular via Combs Moss 

16.2 km with 510m ascent; add 3.6 km and 200m ascent for the (lovely) lunch pub. Bus and train shortcuts.

 

Departure: Buses Buxton – Macclesfield: xx.25 to 16.25, 17.05, 18.05. Trains from Buxton, connecting to London: half-hourly to 19.16, then hourly.

Alternative Walk for dreich days or weak-knee days: SWC 310 The Monsal Trail. Frequent bus out and back. Flat walk.

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