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Goyt Valley Riverside Path – Shining Tor trig point loop from Jenkin Chapel (St John the Baptist)

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Goyt Valley Riverside Path – Shining Tor trig point loop from Jenkin Chapel (St John the Baptist)

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Goyt Valley Riverside Path – Shining Tor trig point loop from Jenkin Chapel (St John the Baptist)

03:17

11.3km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.43 km

St Joseph's Shrine

Highlight • Monument

I was surprised to see this and can only surmise that it was built by the owners of the grand mansion that was Errwood Hall which is nearby.

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2.60 km

Wooden Bridge in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Bridge

There are two pictures of two different bridges in the photo files. They are both on the same route and they are both good resting spots as such. Lovely area in anyway!

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4.52 km

Goyt Valley Riverside Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice forest area with lots of great walks especially up to Shining Tor.

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5.01 km

Goytsclough Quarry

Highlight • Historical Site

Once upon a time, this part of the Goyt Valley was a hive of industrial activity. Packhorses would have travelled up and down the valley from the quarry carrying cut …

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7.08 km

View of Shining Tor

Highlight • Summit

A great viewpoint above Buxton on route to Shining Tor.

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7.93 km

Shining Tor trig point

Highlight • Summit

One of the most noted of the Peak District’s tops. Nestled around Errwood Reservoir it make’s for a nice scenic outing but not the best of weather day’s for it …

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8.12 km

Stone path between Cats Tor and Shining Tor

Highlight • Trail

Don’t miss this spectacular path

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9.21 km

View of Cats Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

From here you can see the striking Cats Tor, a hill renowned for its rugged terrain and rocky outcrops. The landscape is characterised by heather-covered moors and a diverse array of wildlife.

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11.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.09 km

3.70 km

385 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.64 km

2.84 km

2.69 km

1.40 km

385 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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Goyt Valley Riverside Path – Shining Tor trig point loop from Jenkin Chapel (St John the Baptist)

St Joseph's Shrine

Wooden Bridge in Peak District National Park

Goyt Valley Riverside Path

Goytsclough Quarry

View of Shining Tor

Shining Tor trig point

Stone path between Cats Tor and Shining Tor

View of Cats Tor

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