Section 19 of 20, Peak District Boundary Walk
EM 102.19
Kerridge to Whaley Bridge
9.8 miles (15.8 km).
Up and down
About 517 m of climbing and 376 m of descent; highest point 431 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Kerridge.
- Station
- Whaley Bridge, 110 m from the start. Directions
- Bus stops
- Whaley Bridge, Buxton Road / adjacent Railway Station, 130 m from the start. DirectionsWhaley Bridge, Buxton Road / opposite Railway Station, 160 m from the start. DirectionsJodrell Road, 240 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Whaley Bridge Station (pay), 110 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 240 m from the start. DirectionsCanal Wharf Car Park (free), 250 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Whaley Bridge. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- Buxton Miniature Railway (heritage railway), 270 m from the finish. DirectionsBuxton, 450 m from the finish. Directions
- Bus stops
- Buxton, Terrace Road / Market Place (Stop A), 60 m from the finish. DirectionsBuxton, Terrace Road / Market Place (Stop B), 60 m from the finish. DirectionsBuxton, Terrace Road / Market Place (Stop C), 80 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 26%, gravel and tracks 18%, earth, rock and mud 7%; the rest (49%) isn't recorded.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 8 gates, 1 stream crossing.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 92 m in a kilometre, 8.7 km in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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