Section 14 of 20, Peak District Boundary Walk
EM 102.14
Roystone Grange to Thorpe
7.8 miles (12.6 km).
Up and down
About 397 m of climbing and 330 m of descent; highest point 356 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Roystone Grange.
- Bus stops
- Digmire Lane, 10 m from the start. DirectionsBus stop, 760 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 270 m from the start. DirectionsCar park (pay), 530 m from the start. DirectionsNarlows Lane Car Park (free), 790 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Thorpe. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Breech Close, 600 m from the finish. DirectionsWaterhouses School, 690 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 33%, gravel and tracks 14%, grass 8%; the rest (44%) isn't recorded.
About 25% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 23 stiles, 15 gates.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 155 m in a kilometre, 4.9 km in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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