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View over Macclesfield Forest – Shining Tor trig point loop from Sutton

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Sutton

View over Macclesfield Forest – Shining Tor trig point loop from Sutton

Hard

17

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View over Macclesfield Forest – Shining Tor trig point loop from Sutton

05:48

19.9km

540m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

815 m

Bottoms Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

One of six reservoirs in the Longendale Chain, which supplies water to Greater Manchester. Scenic setting within the Peak District National Park.

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2

2.01 km

Ridgegate Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Path currently CLOSED, this section along the South Side of Ridgegate Reservoir and along the Dam wall (August 2025)

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3

4.30 km

View of Shutlingsloe

Highlight • Forest

A steep climb from this side of the hill.

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4

4.66 km

View over Macclesfield Forest

Highlight • Forest

Panoramic views over the forest. Keep an eye out for the deer.

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5

9.73 km

View of Shining Tor

Highlight • Summit

A great viewpoint above Buxton on route to Shining Tor.

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6

10.6 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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7

10.8 km

Stone path between Cats Tor and Shining Tor

Highlight • Trail

Don’t miss this spectacular path

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8

18.4 km

Tegg’s Nose stepping stones

Highlight • Bridge

Here at the foot of Tegg’s Nose is a small stream that runs into Teggsnose Reservoir, which is only a stone’s throw away. Over this stream are some stepping stones …

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19.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

4.04 km

1.87 km

634 m

557 m

190 m

Surfaces

7.03 km

3.47 km

3.04 km

2.85 km

2.18 km

1.32 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Thursday 21 May

25°C

14°C

7 %

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