We started below the
crag of Castle Naze which is at the northern end of a moorland
plateau called Coombs Moss. This end of the moor forms a point with
steep rocky ground on two sides with the third side of the triangle
forming a large wall and ditch and was an Iron Age Hill Fort.
We followed a route
heading mostly southwards as the edge of the moor wove its way in and
out overlooking the Coombs reservoir in the distance and the Goyt
Valley below.
The air was
unbelievably clear and we could see for miles in all directions.
Part of the way around
there are a couple of buildings used when shooting parties are on the
moor and we sat in the sun on one side of the larger locked building
which sheltered us from the biting wind and had a hot drink from our
flasks.
We set off again and
soon spotted a kestrel which was hovering while it hunted for its
lunch. There were also the usual grouse every now and then suddenly
taking off and making their strange call.
We had lunch by
sheltering on one side of a small buttress which was sticking out on
the side of the moor overlooking the Goyt Valley.
Afterwards we
continued on around the plateau with views of Buxton, Chapel en le
Frith and Dove Holes as we made our way.
Eventually we arrived
back at Castle Naze and we made or way carefully down the steep and
frozen ground back to the road where we left the car.
Such a nice walk, only
a few miles from a large town like Buxton, and we didn't see anyone
else at all
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| Walking up towards Castle Naze |
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| The crag of Castle Naze |
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| Shooting hut |
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| Starting back down Castle Naze, Coombs Reservoir in the distance |
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