Stunning views at iconic landmark
THE recent spell of hot sunny weather encouraged no less than 24 East Cheshire Ramblers to join a scenic 8-mile walk around Buxton, writes Adrian Lord.
Beginning at Corbar Woods we ascended to Corbar Cross – an iconic landmark affording stunning views standing at a height of 437m/1,433ft that has become Buxton’s own Angel of the North for travellers approaching the town from the north. (Editor’s Note - The original cross was presented to the Roman Catholic Church in 1950 to commemorate Holy Year and was replaced in the 1980s, only to be replaced again in 2011 after it was cut down by protesters during the Pope’s visit to the UK the previous year).
Carrying on through the woods the group then walked through Cavendish Golf Course and via Watford Farm, pausing only to chat with a farmer and his dog before stopping for coffee overlooking the valley below.
We then walked down Bishop’s Lane and up to Tunnel Farm to follow the track bed of the former Comford and High Peak Tramway.
After making our way through a new housing estate in Burbage, we crossed the busy Leek Road, and headed into Grin Low Woods where we stopped for lunch. Later we passed Poole’s Cavern and ascended the hill to Solomon’s Temple where most of us climbed the tower on the top to enjoy the spectacular views of Buxton and now, in the far distance, Corbar Cross where the walk began.
To finish we dropped down into the town centre and walked along Broad Walk to the Pavilion Gardens where we took the opportunity to enjoy delicious ice creams and be entertained by the playing of the High Peak Swing Band in the band stand before heading back to our cars and home.
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