Shooters clough to Errwood hall

Shooters clough to Errwood hall

We set off for an afternoon run over the Goyt valley to shooters clough, we headed past the little chapel in the dell below the Street and onto the Hall. 

The beck in slow motion

The little beck above Errwood hall

Passing the ruined hall, we move on up the zig-zags to the top of Shooters clough which is a steep climb.

Errwood hall

Trackway to Castedge farm

The track moving away from the hall enters into the woodland on the left of Castedge farm and on up into the clough. It's well worth a stop at this point to see the old footings of the farm and take in the surrounding heritage.

Heading up Shooters clough

Shooters clough

The little chapel in the dell

Listen to the run on Podcast at the link below.

https://anchor.fm/edward-dalton/episodes/Errwood-Hall-to-Shooters-Clough-e9dc8a

The road to Froggatt edge

Main gate to froggatt
As you enter the track before the gate you will see a fantastic old gate post with a height marker.

Stone on the road side 280m

Large slab on road side.

 Heading through the gate you will be enveloped in a colourful display of woodland trees.

Walking up the track


After a few 100 yards you will arrive at the pleasant little brook which is a joy to picnic by or just sit and watch the water.

The brook at the side of the track.

Spectacular views across the Park.

Here you will find the amazing structure, stone circle called Stokes flat

 

Stoke flats stone circle

 The stone in the centre is akin to a letting stone, blood letting or sacrifice. Interesting location with far reaching vista.

Time for a coffee

Lord Derbys table

A truly amazing walk along some of the most scenic vistas in the Peak District.

Crowden clough, nuth said.

Crowden Clough

Work over and its onto a Micro adventure up Crowden clough.

Finished work grabbed my kit and the dog of course and we were off. Passing through mam nick about ten mins later and wow, the weather looked intense. The whole of the clough was engulfed in thick cloud and mist with the rain pelting down.

Crowden clough in some serious weather

 

The clough is in serious water deluge, running is not easy due to the wet ground.

I ran as far as the headwall and decided to head back as the river was already becoming dangerous to cross, and when you have a furry friend to look after its not always about you. Keeping the chap safe is paramount, so we headed back down the clough to find the beck thundering down with an intense ringing and vibrating sound to it.

Back at the van we dry off and head for home, listen to our journey on #podcast.

https://anchor.fm/edward-dalton/episodes/Running-Crowden-clough-e9beg9/a-a140kk6

Drowned Bailey

Foxlow edge

Foxlow edge 

above

the

Goyt valley

Looking towards Shining tor

Setting off from the little car park on the street aka Embridge causeway and heading up onto Foxlow edge.

You will pass a magnificent stone marker which has a pool below it, rarely is this pool dry.

Looking out from Foxlow over to Kinder

We have walked over Foxlow edge and have turned right at the base of the hill to bring us back onto the track for the return journey, here we pass the little chapel in the dell.

The building prior to the chapel was a small farm with biers for cattle.

The walk will take you around 1hr at a nice steady scenic pace, well worth the journey with lots to see and very easy to extend out further into the Goyt and Errwood hall.

Chinley churn

So many turns

                    Chinley Churn

run walk or cycle its a route for all.

I was asked once, why don't you write a book about all the walks you do and let people discover the natural beauty of the Peak District, well i reckon there are loads of books on the subject and i do not class myself as a writer. So, here it is todays run over the churn.

Looking back towards Whaley Bridge and Toddbrook

I started the run from above Chinley at the top of the road named so aptly as "Over the hill" and parked in the layby on the right. Its a fairly steep start to the run but levels out for a short section before you enter the wild landscape of Chinley Churn.

Looking out towards the Downfall above Hayfield


Ive passed through the muddy and rocky sections now and i am off over the hill dropping fast towards Hills farm, however you dont drop in that deep you take the track heading out to the right which keeps you on the sky line looking out over some amazing views.

Interesting stones along the way.

 There is too much to tell about such a fantastic route that ill leave it up to you to discover it for yourself.

Cracken edge in the sunset

Chinley churn

Ancient Holloway leading up into the quarry at Cracken edge