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OSM map layer · LineString
53.26, -1.85 · rel 12317660
53.26, -1.85 · rel 12317660
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 1
17,7 km from Buxton to Peak Forest through alpine terrain and lakes.
Buxton
→
Peak Forest
linear
17,7km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
1× Water
1× monument
Staden Low
summit ·
95 m off route
9,8 km
55%
Wormhill Springs
Water ·
271 m off route
14,2 km
80%
James Brindley Memorial
monument ·
on the route
15,8 km
89%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 1 is 17.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 1 takes approximately 4h 25min to complete.
No, Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 1 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Buxton to Peak Forest. Plan ahead for return transport.
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 1 starts at Buxton.
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 1 is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 1 is maintained and managed by Friends of the Peak District.