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Goyt Valley Dog Walk, Buxton, Peak District

Goyt Valley Dog Walk

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Suitable forWalking
Dog friendly

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The Goyt Valley reservoirs sit in a dramatic moorland valley on the Cheshire/Derbyshire border — forest tracks, open moorland and reservoir shores give dogs miles of off-lead walking. The valley road is closed to cars at weekends, making it perfectly quiet for dogs.

For your dog

Off leadYes, there are stretches where your dog can run free
WaterErrwood and Fernilee Reservoirs; River Goyt
LivestockNone expected
MudForest tracks firm; moorland boggy
SuitsAll breeds
Best timeAll year — spring for rhododendrons

Along the way

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Errwood ReservoirBuilt in 1967 — the ruins of Errwood Hall and its rhododendron gardens can still be visited above the reservoir. The cherry trees flower spectacularly in spring.

The route

Distance2.1 km
Off leadYes
Walking≈ 32 min
Climb↑ 39 m
RouteOut and back

A 2.1 km out-and-back dog walk from Buxton, with 39 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 39 m in total

Before you go

StartMacclesfield Road, Horwich End, Whaley BridgeOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingErrwood car park, SK17 6HJ
By train or busNo direct service
UnderfootForest tracks accessible
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