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Axe Edge Moor Dog Walk, Buxton, Peak District

Axe Edge Moor Dog Walk, Buxton

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Dog friendly

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The highest open moorland in the Peak District — Axe Edge Moor at 550m is wild, exposed and completely open for dogs. The River Dove, Manifold and Dane all rise within metres of each other on this plateau. Completely unfenced moorland giving miles of off-lead freedom.

For your dog

Off leadYes, there are stretches where your dog can run free
WaterMoorland streams — Dove, Manifold and Dane headwaters
LivestockSheep on lower moor
MudVery boggy year-round — waterproof boots essential
SuitsFit dogs — rough moorland; very exposed in bad weather
Best timeMay–September

Along the way

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Three Rivers SourceThe Dove, Manifold and Dane all rise within 500m of each other on Axe Edge — three great Peak District rivers born on the same plateau.

The route

Distance2.1 km
Off leadYes
Walking≈ 34 min
Climb↑ 57 m
RouteOut and back

A 2.1 km out-and-back dog walk from Buxton, with 57 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 57 m in total

Before you go

StartHartington Upper Quarter, High PeakOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingRoadside on A53 above Flash village, SK17 0SN
By train or busNo direct service
UnderfootNot accessible
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