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Led walk - Buxton Circular

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Led walk - Buxton Circular

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Train based walk
Leader: Tony B
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent: 300m / 984ft
Type: circular

This is a very pleasant and moderately challenging walk around the countryside in and around the spa town of Buxton. There are great view along various spots on the route and a chance to visit Solomon's Temple, a Victorian folly on the summit of Grin Low hill.
Some paths may be muddy, so please wear the appropriate footwear.

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Buxton station.

Transport to Walk Start: 10:51 train from Manchester Piccadilly (final destination Buxton).

Suggested Ticket: Buxton Off Peak Return £13.90

Walk Start: Buxton Railway Station at 12:00

Waypoints: Buxton Pavilion and Gardens, The Serpentine, Cavendish Golf Club, Beet Houses, Bishops Lane, Shay Lodge Wood, Grin Low Woods, Solomon’s Temple, Pooles Cavern Cafe, Pavilion Gardens.
Return Services: 16:46, 17:16. 17:45, 18:16

Extra: Please use the toilet on the train, although there are toilets at the walk start. Toilets at Pooles Cavern cafe 3/4 of the way. 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/buxton-circular-4**

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