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Shining Tor trig point – Errwood Reservoir loop from Fernilee

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Shining Tor trig point – Errwood Reservoir loop from Fernilee

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Shining Tor trig point – Errwood Reservoir loop from Fernilee

05:06

17.3km

500m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: August 19, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

6.98 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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2

8.06 km

Stone path between Cats Tor and Shining Tor

Highlight • Trail

Don’t miss this spectacular path

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3

8.26 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 today. As Breeze said, the highest point in Cheshire and a UK designated Marilyn.

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4

9.10 km

View of Shining Tor

Highlight • Summit

A great viewpoint above Buxton on route to Shining Tor.

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5

10.2 km

View of Errwood Reservoir and the Goyt Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views across the Peak District.

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11.7 km

Ruins

Ruins

7

13.2 km

Errwood Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Errwood Reservoir is a drinking-water reservoir in the Peak District National Park, within the county of Derbyshire and very close to the boundary with Cheshire. The reservoir was the second of two reservoirs built in the Goyt Valley, the other one being its neighbour Fernilee Reservoir.

There is a beautiful 5-mile (8 km) circular walk around Errwood reservoir with some amazing panoramic views and a lovely 3-mile (4.8 km) circular walk around Fernilee reservoir if you wanted to combine both.

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8

13.8 km

View of Errwood Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some great views and a great watering hole for the doggos

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9

14.8 km

View of Fernilee Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Great place to take a little breather, maybe even take a picnic, and enjoy the peace and quiet.

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B

17.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

2.76 km

1.57 km

431 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.24 km

3.36 km

2.25 km

931 m

872 m

182 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Weather

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Wednesday 19 August

15°C

9°C

80 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

September 6, 2025,Shining Tor/Windgather Rocks

If you're thinking of trying this walk, it's well worth the effort 👌

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