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South West Peak Boundary Walk

Produced with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund through the South West Peak Landscape Partnership, we have created this beautiful video of the Boundary Walk and been able to add useful information relating to the 5 stages of the walk that are in the South West area of the Peak District.
Click on each stage for directions, transport, local businesses, accommodation, local groups, photographs.
Stage 16: Waterfall to Tittesworth Reservoir
Stage 17: Tittesworth Reservoir to Wildboarclough
Stage 18: Wildboarclough to Bollington
Stage 19: Bollington to Whaley Bridge
Stage 20: Whaley Bridge to Buxton

 


Facebook Group Peak District Boundary Walk


You are in very good company…
Many people who are enjoying the Peak District Boundary Walk have joined the Facebook group devoted entirely to the walk.
Please join the group to keep up to date with news, share your experiences and photographs. You will see lots of walkers’ excitement, photographs, muddy boots and smiles of achievement.
You can add your tips for anyone thinking of exploring this beautiful countryside for the first time – things to look out for e.g. spectacular views, wildlife, an excellent spot to have your sandwiches. We love to hear about your adventures!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2244957655613191

Click on the link below to seen an amazing video (created using the app Relive) that shows the walking route and photographs at specific locations along the footpath. 
Video credit to: Martin Tidbury, Peak District Boundary Walk Facebook Group.
https://www.facebook.com/100010302790944/videos/1437401763279903/

When Planning Your Walk…

Please research and plan your walk carefully.

Please always follow the Countryside Code https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code.


Walking Groups in South West Peak Area


LDWA Staffordshire  https://www.ldwa.org.uk/staffordshire  staffordshireldwa@gmail.com

Staffordshire Walkers  http://www.staffs-walkers.org.uk/  info@staffs-walkers.org.uk

Waterhouses Walking Club  https://waterhousesparishcouncil.co.uk/community-groups-activities/   

Leek Ramblers https://www.ramblers.org.uk/leek   https://www.facebook.com/leekramblers/ 

Walk the Moorlands  https://www.facebook.com/groups/StaffordshireMoorlandWalks/  austin@walkthemoorlands.co.uk

Leek U3A Walking Group  https://u3asites.org.uk/leek/page/14556    

East Cheshire Ramblers  https://ramblerseastcheshire.org.uk/blog/

Cheshire Walkers  https://www.cheshirewalkers.org.uk/  https://www.cheshirewalkers.org.uk/contacts.html 

Macclesfield Ramblers  http://www.maccramblers.org/     info@maccramblers.org

Macclesfield U3A Walking Group  https://u3asites.org.uk/macclesfield/page/26750 

Bollington Real Ale Ramblers  https://www.facebook.com/bollingtonramble/     bollingtonrealaleramblers@gmail.com 

Bridgend Centre guided walks  https://bridgendcentre.org.uk/home/our-services/guided-walks/    info@bridgendcentre.org.uk

Disley Footpaths Association walks programme  https://disleyparishcouncil.org.uk/discover-disley/disley-footpaths-society/

Buxton Rambling Club  http://www.buxtonramblingclub.co.uk/  buxtonramblingclub@gmail.com

Buxton U3A Walking Groups  https://u3asites.org.uk/buxton/page/5606

Greater Manchester & High Peak Ramblers  http://www.manchester-ramblers.org.uk/  membership@manchester-ramblers.org.uk

Peak Walking Group  https://www.peakwalkinggroup.co.uk/ 

Footprints Walking Group – Northern  https://footprintswalkingclub.org.uk/programmes/northern.php  webmaster@footprintswalkingclub.co.uk 

Bollington Walking Festival from Saturday 25 September to Sunday 3 October 2021


Reporting problems with the condition of a footpath


CPRE Peak District and South Yorkshire/Friends of the Peak District is not responsible for maintaining the footpaths on the Boundary Walk.
If you notice a problem with a surface or condition of a footpath, please report it to Peak and Northern Footpaths Society via their fault reporting form here: PNFS: Report a problem to us (peakandnorthern.org.uk).  Alternatively, you may contact their inspection team with any problems via the following email address inspection@pnfs.org.uk.      

Sources of Local Information


https://www.visitbuxton.co.uk/  Local Information
https://www.highpeak.gov.uk/   Local Authority

About South West Peak Landscape Partnership
The South West Peak Landscape Partnership is a group of organisations working to restore, protect, and improve the landscape of the South West Peak. With the Peak District National Park Authority as lead partner and with the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, this five-year partnership (with benefits reaching far beyond that time) works with local communities to build stronger connections with the landscape and each other. www.southwestpeak.co.uk

About the National Lottery Heritage Fund
Using money raised through the National Lottery, the National Lottery Heritage Fund sustains and transforms a wide range of heritage for present and future generations to take part in, learn from and enjoy. From museums, parks and historic places to archaeology, natural environment and cultural traditions, they invest in every part of our diverse heritage. NLHF has supported 37,000 projects, allocating over £6billion across the UK. www.heritagefund.org.uk