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Derbyshire Bridge-Axe Edge-Cheeks Hill 20240416 09-42

Uploaded by eugene_dempsey on Apr 24, 2024
Region: United Kingdom

Route type: walking Difficulty: Medium
Distance: 12.20km, 7.58 miles.   (0)

About trip

Title: Derbyshire bridge, Burbage edge, axe edge, cheeks hill.  

Distance: 8mls approx. 
Start: Derbyshire Bridge Car Park grid reference: SK 01808 71575 CP address: Derbyshire Bridge car park, off Buxton Road, Macclesfield Nearest post code: SK11 0AR
CP is a medium sized free car park off the A537 main road, there’s no exact postcode for the car park but the nearest includes the Cat and Fiddle pub just up the road. 
Map required: Ordnance Survey OL24 – Peak District (White Peak Area) 
Description: Beautiful views from Axe Edge Moor, Axe Edge trig and reaching the highest point in Staffordshire – Cheeks Hill, crossing the start of the River Dane. Trigs: 2 - Axe Edge & Burbage Edge Ethels: 3 - Axe Edge, Cheeks Hill & Burbage Edge Stiles: 3 - Wooden stiles
Public transport: There are no public transport options for this start point. 
Facilities on the walk: There are public toilets available at the start of the walk at Derbyshire Bridge CP, the sign on the door states these are open 9-5 pm. But never found them open! On the remainder of the route there are no other facilities. The nearest pub is the Cat and Fiddle which is on the main road and a short drive up from the car park once you’ve finished your walk.

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