Windgather Rocks
Windgather Rocks
4.9km
Total Distance
273m
Elevation Gain
Trail description
Leaving the Canal Wharf car park in Whaley Bridge, the route crosses the River Goyt, passes the old church at Taxal and climbs by field paths and tracks over Taxal Moor. It ends at Windgather Rocks, a gritstone crag at 416 metres with spectacular views over the surrounding countryside. The walk was written for Visit Peak District, which warns of rocky, uneven ground.
Route Map
Along the trail
- 1Whaley Bridge Water Pointat the start · Water point
- Bus stop
- Whaley Bridge, Buxton Road / opposite Railway Station · 96m from the start
- Parking
- 16m from the start
- Surface
- natural ground 61%, paved 39%
- Marked route
- Midshires Way, Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 20
