From here you can see the striking Cats Tor, a hill renowned for its rugged terrain and rocky outcrops. The landscape is characterised by heather-covered moors and a diverse array of wildlife.

Heather Deary

January 31, 2025

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Car park at Pym Chair perfect for this route. 3 Ethels ticked off along this lovely route

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1. Shining Tor trig point – Errwood Reservoir loop from Whaley Bridge

19.6km

05:40

490m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Shining Tor trig point – Errwood Reservoir loop from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough

17.2km

04:58

420m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Goyt Valley Riverside Path – Shining Tor trig point loop from Jenkin Chapel (St John the Baptist)

11.3km

03:17

290m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 480 m

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Location: Hartington Upper Quarter, High Peak, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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View of Errwood Reservoir and the Goyt Valley

View of Shining Tor

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Fernilee Reservoir

Pym Chair

View of Cats Tor

1. Shining Tor trig point – Errwood Reservoir loop from Whaley Bridge

2. Shining Tor trig point – Errwood Reservoir loop from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough

3. Goyt Valley Riverside Path – Shining Tor trig point loop from Jenkin Chapel (St John the Baptist)

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