High Peak Walking Festival
High Peak Walking Festival

    Event

    24th September 2026

    Buxton to the Goyt Valley Walk

    A 10 mile walk from Buxton including two Ethels and a Trig Point: Corbar Hill, Combs Head.



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      24th September 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

      A moderate 10-mile (16km) circular walk from Buxton, taking in two Ethels – Corbar Hill and Combs Head – plus the Corbar Hill trig point. The route combines woodland, open moorland and spectacular views across the Peak District, with around 1,600ft (500m) of ascent. Approximately 5.5 - 6 hours. Sadly no dogs.

      This moderate, occasionally challenging circular walk is approximately 10 miles (16km) and should take around 5.15 –6 hours on the walk, depending on conditions and the pace of the group.

      Starting at Buxton Railway Station, we head through Corbar Wood and up to Corbar Hill (Ethel), where we'll also visit the Corbar Hill trig point. From here the route continues across the open moorland of Combs Moss, taking in our second Ethel, Combs Head, before continuing towards the beautiful Goyt Valley.

      The route offers a great combination of woodland, open moorland and spectacular Peak District views, with two Ethels and a trig point providing some particular highlights. We then return to Buxton via a varied route, with the option of stopping for some well-earned post-walk refreshments.

      The walk includes sections of open and occasionally wet or uneven moorland, as well as some ascent and descent. Participants should be comfortable walking for around 10 miles and be appropriately equipped for changeable Peak District weather, including suitable footwear and waterproof clothing.

      • Date: Thursday 24th September 10am
      • Cost: £2 per person
      • Grade: Moderate / occasionally challenging
      • Distance: Approximately 10 miles (16km)
      • Ascent: ~1600 ft (500m)
      • Duration: Approximately 5–6 hours
      • Terrain: Moorland paths, tracks, woodland paths and some uneven/wet ground
      • Highlights: Corbar Hill Ethel, Corbar Hill trig point, Combs Head Ethel, Combs Moss and the Goyt Valley
      • Dogs: Unfortunately, dogs cannot be accommodated on this walk. Part of the route crosses restricted access land where the landowner does not permit dogs.

      Book with Austin - email to secure your place austin@walkthemoorlands.co.uk

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