Goyt Valley, Foxlow Edge and Shining Tor Circular

Walk leader: Kezia
Co-leader: Cynthia
Proposed date: 09/05/26
Difficulty: Strenuous
Start time: 10:00
End time: 16:30
Start and point: Derbyshire Bridge Car Park
Start point - What 3 Words: ///spins.hardening.spin
Distance (in miles): 10
Ascent (in meters): 700
Which Ethels are included in your walk, if any?: Cats Tor, Shining Tor and Foxlow Edge
Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs kept on a lead
Full description:
Heading out from the car park we'll head along the River Goyt, before heading past Errwood Hall and up Foxlow Edge. After reaching the summit of Foxlow Edge, we head past Cats Tor and then Shining Tor. We then head back towards the River Goyt and retrace the first section of the route back to the car park.
This will be a muddy or boggy walk (requiring sturdy walking boots), This will be a fast-paced walk (requiring a good level of fitness),
Public transport or car sharing options:
As this a bit further away from Sheffield, there are no public transport options. Car sharing can be arranged in the meet up comments.
Be prepared:
Please remember to dress appropriately for the time of year, with enough layers, sun protection if required, a waterproof, and food and water. Further information on what to bring can be found on our website here:
https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/be-prepared
Sign-up:
Sign-up for this walk opens 5 days before the event. If you sign up and can no longer make it, please be respectful of others and remove yourself from the event so that others can take your place. We request you do this ***NO LATER THAN 6pm*** the night before the walk.
Please note:
Sheffield 20’s and 30’s Walking Group is part of the Ramblers, a registered charity. All of our leaders are volunteers. Everyone is welcome to join us on our walks. New members can come on up to 3 walks before joining the group. After 3 walks, we require you to sign up as a Ramblers member for insurance purposes. More information about the group can be found at
https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/.