Led walk - Chapel-en-le-Frith to Buxton via Combs Edge

Train based walk
Leader: Annie
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent: 500m / 1640ft
Type: linear

This linear walk from Chapel-en-le-Frith to Buxton has far reaching views over Derbyshire and the Peak District. Some paths are rough underfoot and may be muddy after wet weather, so walking boots must be worn.

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Manchester Picadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Chapel-en-le-Frith station.

Transport to Walk Start: 09:51 train from Manchester Picadilly (final destination Buxton).

Suggested Ticket: Buxton Off Peak Return £13.90

Walk Start: Chapel-en-le-Frith Railway Station at 10:40

Waypoints: Ridge Lane, Rye Flatt Farm, Combs Head Farm, Old Road, Combs Head North West Top, Meveril Brook, Black Edge South Top, Hogshaw Brook, Corbar Hill, Corbar Wood, Serpentine Park, Pavilion Gardens

Return Services: From Buxton xx:15 and xx:46 until last train.

Extra: Please use the toilet on the train. No toilets at walk start. No toilets en-route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)

Bring a packed lunch, water and appropriate footwear and clothes for the terrain and weather

**https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/chapel-en-le-frith-buxton-combs-edge**