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Tegg's Nose meadows

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Our view
"The set-piece comes early and the rest of the walk unfolds gentler views."
Walk directions

From the car park entrance, a surfaced path signed as the Gritstone Trail leads left to the country park. Through a gate at the end, go left up steps, past spoil heaps and then below a quarry face. Continue past old machinery and then above a deep excavation. Keep left at a fork, following the main track as it curves round the nose of the hill.

Go through the second narrow gate on the left. Intermittently stepped, the path descends steeply to woodland below, emerging at a small car park at the bottom. Follow a track away across the dam retaining Teggsnose Reservoir and then turn off left above its southern bank. Eventually, at a fork, bear left, dropping to cross a stream on stepping stones.
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Location
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Additional information
  Terrain  - Tracks and quiet lanes, some field paths, many stiles
  Landscape  - Steep green hills and valley slopes are main backdrop
  Dog friendliness  - Can run free in country park, sheep and traffic elsewhere
  Parking  - Tegg's Nose Country Park pay-and-display car park, on Buxton Old Road
  Toilets en route  - At car park
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About the walk
The breezy crest of Tegg's Nose, with its interesting quarry remains and fine views, is as far as many visitors get, but a longer walk around the area sets it in context and delivers much greater variety. Although centuries of quarrying have undoubtedly altered the outline of Tegg's Nose, it must...
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About the area
Nestled between the Welsh hills and Derbyshire Peaks, the Cheshire plains make an ideal location to take things slow and mess around in boats. Cheshire has more than 200 miles (302 km) of man-made waterways, more than any other county in England.
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Nearby places to stay

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Hotel
Mottram Hall
★★★★
awardaward
"Georgian country house in 272 acres of parkland with comfortable luxury...."
  • Family rooms: 16
  • Free TV
  • WiFi available
  • Lift available
Guest Accommodation
Roseleigh Guest House
★★★★
award
"Original Victorian features, a delightful spot near the centre of Buxton...."
  • Rooms 13
  • Free TV
  • Wifi
  • Open parking
Hotel
Old Hall Hotel
★★★
awardaward
"A beautiful historic hotel opposite Buxton's Pavilion Gardens..."
  • En-suite rooms:
  • Family rooms:
Nearby places to stay
Mottram Hall
Set in 272 acres of some of Cheshire's most beautiful parkland, this 18th-century Georgian country house is certainly an idyllic retreat. The hotel boasts extensive leisure facilities, ...
★★★★    Rating
Roseleigh Guest House
This elegant property has a prime location overlooking Pavilion Gardens, and the quality decor highlights its many original features. The thoughtfully designed bedrooms are adorned with...
★★★★    Rating
Old Hall Hotel
The Old Hall Hotel in Buxton is reputed to be the oldest in England, with a rich history that dates back thousands of years and features some notable guests, including Mary Queen of Sco...
★★★    Rating
5 Church Street
Deceptively spacious and light, 5 Church Street is a contemporary re-making of a former cottage on one of Buxton’s oldest streets. It combines traditional character with all the facilit...
★★★★    Rating
5 Church Street
Deceptively spacious and light, 5 Church Street is a contemporary re-making of a former cottage on one of Buxton’s oldest streets. It combines traditional character with all the facilit...
★★★★    Rating
Capesthorne Hall
Located within the grounds of the notable Jacobean Capesthorne Hall, this lush, all level site provides generously sized pitches, all with electricity and most with hardstandings. The S...
★★★★    Rating
Braemar
Braemar is a long-established, central yet quietly situated Victorian property offering homely and comfortable accommodation. It’s within easy walking distance of the historic towns man...
★★★★    Rating
The Plough Inn
In the traditional Cheshire mould of half-brick, half-timber, this rural inn offers modern accommodation and hearty pub food and drink. Public areas include a stylish Orangery with high...
★★★★    Rating
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Old Hall Hotel
Deacon’s Bank
Awaiting inspection
Pecks
   AA Rosette Award
Three Horseshoes Country Inn
Places to eat nearby
Old Hall Hotel
Deacon’s Bank
Awaiting inspection
Pecks
   AA Rosette Award
Three Horseshoes Country Inn
Three Horseshoes Country Inn & Spa
   AA Rosette Award
Fold Bistro and Bottle Shop
   AA Rosette Award
Where The Light Gets In
   AA Rosette Award
LI~LY by Aiden Byrne
   AA Rosette Award
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Route details
2hrs
Dog-friendly
Difficulty:
Hard

Gradient:
Moderate


Distance:
5 miles (8kms)

Ascent:
1152ft (351m)

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Tegg's Nose meadows

Recommended by
Our view
"The set-piece comes early and the rest of the walk unfolds gentler views."
Walk details
2hrs
Dog friendly
Difficulty:
Hard
Gradient:
Moderate
Distance:
5 miles (8kms)
Ascent:
1152ft (351m)
Walk directions

From the car park entrance, a surfaced path signed as the Gritstone Trail leads left to the country park. Through a gate at the end, go left up steps, past spoil heaps and then below a quarry face. Continue past old machinery and then above a deep excavation. Keep left at a fork, following the main track as it curves round the nose of the hill.
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Go through the second narrow gate on the left. Intermittently stepped, the path descends steeply to woodland below, emerging at a small car park at the bottom. Follow a track away across the dam retaining Teggsnose Reservoir and then turn off left above its southern bank. Eventually, at a fork, bear left, dropping to cross a stream on stepping stones.
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Climbing away, keep with the main path, which eventually meets a lane by Clough House. Follow it left, losing height across the valley before climbing away along the opposite side to meet the A537 at Walker Barn.
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Cross to a track beside cottages opposite and follow it downhill. Where it later bends right, bear off left at a waypost, walking beside a broken wall into the base of the valley. Beyond a stream, curve left to a stile and walk on, rising gently along the valley beside a collapsed wall. Over a stile by a gate, the way continues as a track, merging with another to pass through Hordern Farm. Carry on over a rise to a bend.
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Leave at the first of two stiles on the left onto a contained path. Mounting a stile at the end, bear half left across a large field to a kissing gate in the end wall. A trod winds steeply into the valley. Cross a stream and curve left uphill following wayposts to a stile. Climb away beside a wall. Just past a barn, cross a stile on the right and head uphill to emerge beside a road junction.
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Go briefly left along the main road, then up steps on the right to a gate. Climb on at the field-edge with the Gritstone Trail. Pass into the field above and maintain the line across successive fields over the hill, ultimately dropping out over a final stile onto the end of a track. Go left and immediately right along the lane back to the car park.
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Location
Starting point
Nearest postcode:
Additional information
  Terrain - Tracks and quiet lanes, some field paths, many stiles
  Landscape - Steep green hills and valley slopes are main backdrop
  Dog friendliness - Can run free in country park, sheep and traffic elsewhere
  Parking - Tegg's Nose Country Park pay-and-display car park, on Buxton Old Road
  Toilets en route - At car park
Walks in Cheshire Dog-friendly walks in Cheshire
About the walk
The breezy crest of Tegg's Nose, with its interesting quarry remains and fine views, is as far as many visitors get, but a longer walk around the area sets it in context and delivers much greater variety. Although centuries of quarrying have undoubtedly altered the outline of Tegg's Nose, it must...
Read more
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Send us photos or a comment about this route. Or recommend a route of your own.

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Walking in Safety placeholder

Walking in Safety

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Get an AA guide placeholder

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About the area
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Cheshire
Nestled between the Welsh hills and Derbyshire Peaks, the Cheshire plains make an ideal location to take things slow and mess around in boats. Cheshire has more than 200 miles (302 km) of man-made waterways, more than any other county in England.
Explore Cheshire

Nearby places to stay

View all (8)
Hotel
Mottram Hall
★★★★
awardaward
"Georgian country house in 272 acres of parkland with comfortable luxury...."
  • Family rooms: 16
  • Free TV
  • WiFi available
  • Lift available
Guest Accommodation
Roseleigh Guest House
★★★★
award
"Original Victorian features, a delightful spot near the centre of Buxton...."
  • Rooms 13
  • Free TV
  • Wifi
  • Open parking
Hotel
Old Hall Hotel
★★★
awardaward
"A beautiful historic hotel opposite Buxton's Pavilion Gardens..."
  • En-suite rooms:
  • Family rooms:
Nearby places to stay
Mottram Hall
Set in 272 acres of some of Cheshire's most beautiful parkland, this 18th-century Georgian country house is certainly an idyllic retreat. The hotel boasts extensive leisure facilities, ...
★★★★    Rating
Roseleigh Guest House
This elegant property has a prime location overlooking Pavilion Gardens, and the quality decor highlights its many original features. The thoughtfully designed bedrooms are adorned with...
★★★★    Rating
Old Hall Hotel
The Old Hall Hotel in Buxton is reputed to be the oldest in England, with a rich history that dates back thousands of years and features some notable guests, including Mary Queen of Sco...
★★★    Rating
5 Church Street
Deceptively spacious and light, 5 Church Street is a contemporary re-making of a former cottage on one of Buxton’s oldest streets. It combines traditional character with all the facilit...
★★★★    Rating
5 Church Street
Deceptively spacious and light, 5 Church Street is a contemporary re-making of a former cottage on one of Buxton’s oldest streets. It combines traditional character with all the facilit...
★★★★    Rating
Capesthorne Hall
Located within the grounds of the notable Jacobean Capesthorne Hall, this lush, all level site provides generously sized pitches, all with electricity and most with hardstandings. The S...
★★★★    Rating
Braemar
Braemar is a long-established, central yet quietly situated Victorian property offering homely and comfortable accommodation. It’s within easy walking distance of the historic towns man...
★★★★    Rating
The Plough Inn
In the traditional Cheshire mould of half-brick, half-timber, this rural inn offers modern accommodation and hearty pub food and drink. Public areas include a stylish Orangery with high...
★★★★    Rating
View all (8)
Places to eat nearby View all
Old Hall Hotel
Deacon’s Bank
Awaiting inspection
Pecks
   AA Rosette Award
Three Horseshoes Country Inn
Places to eat nearby
Old Hall Hotel
Deacon’s Bank
Awaiting inspection
Pecks
   AA Rosette Award
Three Horseshoes Country Inn
Three Horseshoes Country Inn & Spa
   AA Rosette Award
Fold Bistro and Bottle Shop
   AA Rosette Award
Where The Light Gets In
   AA Rosette Award
LI~LY by Aiden Byrne
   AA Rosette Award
View all
Stay in the area  
Eat or drink nearby