The Goyt Valley
This popular area a few miles west of Buxton has an attractive mix of moorland, forests, reservoirs and farmland, with a network of paths and bridleways.
Due to the narrow roads and pressure of visitor traffic, on Sundays and Bank Holidays from May until the end of September the road between The Street and Derbyshire Bridge is closed to all motor traffic (except for emergency vehicles and those who work in the valley). At all other times there is a one-way system from Errwood to Derbyshire Bridge.
Goyt's Lane
Map ref: SK 024752
This informal car park occupies a sloping site overlooking moorland and a large pond. The basalt chippings surface is somewhat uneven. A small car park (5 spaces) reserved for disabled people has been constructed across the road to give level access onto a specially constructed track suitable for wheelchair-users. Take care when crossing road.
The wheelchair route follows the line of the former Cromford and High Peak Railway, and takes you nearly 2km into wild moorland; a remote and tranquil setting. The surface of the trail is a mixture of stone chippings and grass, level but slightly uneven in places.
The nearest toilets, including one suitable for disabled people, are at Bunsal Cob.
Information board.
Bunsal Cob
Map ref: SK 018758
A small informal car park with uneven surface and a tarmac lay-by giving access to the public toilets provided by High Peak Borough Council.
A dropped kerb and a ramp give access to a toilet suitable for disabled people.
The Street
Map ref: SK 013756
Approximately 6 spaces reserved for disabled people at the bottom end of this linear car park, giving good views over Errwood Reservoir. Although most of the car park is fairly uneven, the separate parking for disabled people is surfaced in smooth tarmac. From here there is a short steepish path down to the road.
You can enjoy a level walk alongside the reservoir to Errwood (about 1km) when the road is closed to vehicles on Sundays and Bank Holidays from May until the end of September.
Information board with leaflet dispenser.
Picnic tables on bank above car park lower end.
Errwood
Map ref: SK 013748
A pleasantly located car park overlooking Errwood Reservoir. The car park surface is of loose stone and fairly uneven.
Two spaces for disabled parking.
An information board is provided with a stone surfaced ramp up to it.
Picnic tables are provided on the grassy slope above the car park which may be reached by the new ramp.
Goyt's Clough Quarry
Map ref: SK 012734
An informal car park at this disused quarry, overlooking moorland and a wooded clough. The car park is surfaced with loose stone and is uneven.
Information board.
Derbyshire Bridge
Map ref: SK 018715
This car park and picnic site lies in a moorland setting at the southern end of the Goyt Valley.
The tarmac access road (maximum gradient 1:10) leads onto stone surfaced parking bays (max. cross-gradient 1:14); 2 parking spaces are reserved for disabled people opposite the toilet.
Picnic tables are provided which should be accessible to disabled people.
A toilet suitable for use by all has been provided at the Ranger briefing centre, where there is an information board.
Lamaload Reservoir
Map ref: SJ 975752
Parking in a quiet woodland setting close to Lamaload Reservoir; however you must leave your car to appreciate the view. The car park is somewhat uneven, surfaced with limestone chippings; 3 spaces are reserved for disabled people.
Picnic tables are provided on a grassy knoll overlooking the reservoir; access to these is along a grass path which can be muddy at times.
Car park is only open from 7 November - 30 April
Pym Chair
Map ref: SJ 995768
High moorland views from this informal car park at the western side of the Goyt Valley looking out over Cheshire. Uneven, limestone chippings surface.
Information board.
No facilities.
