No Sleet Till Buxton! Xmas Pub Walk (10 Miles, Moderately Festive)

Merry Buxmas everyone! We're heading over Pennines to the merry old market town of Buxton. And true to form there is indeed a Christmas market happening in the Pavilion Gardens that day, so turn up at 10am if you'd like a nosey at the trinkets and food stalls before the walk.

The walk itself will begin at 11am from outside the Pavilion Tea Rooms.

We'll start with a winter wander up to two of Buxton's nearest peaks, Corbar Hill and Grin Low, after which we'll stop off at a number of pubs as we head back towards the centre of town.

One thing's for sure, regardless of the weather we're guaranteed to see a snowy landscape on this outing! (You won't be impressed.)

For those planning on having a few festive drinks, take a look at the public transport options in advance. The train to Stockport is fairly regular and Macclesfield is a 20 minute taxi ride. Or better still find yourself a designated driver!

https://paviliongardens.co.uk/events/christmas-fair/

Starting point...

Meeting at 10am by the Pavilion Gardens for a chance to look around the Christmas market.

11am we'll set off on our boozy walk from the Pavilion Tea Rooms:
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Parking...

There's free on-street parking nearby on Park Place and adjacent roads:
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Alternatively the Pavilion Gardens car park is £5.40 all day (or it was last year):
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Dogs...

Well behaved dogs are welcome on the walk and in the pubs.

What to bring...

Please bring snacks, water and appropriate clothing/footwear for the weather.

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DISCLAIMER

Please acknowledge the following:
• The walk is entirely free of charge. You only arrange for your own travel and pub expenses.
• Understand our terms and conditions below (the "IMPORTANT" part).
• Understand how to stay safe outdoors, as you will be responsible for yourself.
• Walk distances can be up to 15 miles or more and we can be out for as long as 5-7 hours.
• We usually stop for a packed lunch and pop in to a country pub for a post or mid-hike drink.

Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section!

Here's a guide to the difficult rating:

• Easy - Short distance, less than ten miles and mostly flat. Suitable for anyone capable of a brisk stroll.

• Moderately Easy - Shortish distance, around ten miles, some gentle hills. For those who walk regularly but don't have too much hiking experience.

• Moderate - Between ten and twelve miles, a few decent hills with potentially steep sections. For those with some hiking experience.

• Moderately Challenging - Longer distance, twelve miles or over with lots of hills. Suitable for hikers who enjoy being out for most of the day.

• Challenging - Around fifteen miles or more, with hills, mountains and maybe the odd scramble. For experienced hikers who like pushing themselves.

• Hard - Long distance, sometimes over twenty miles, with mountains and difficult terrain. Only suitable for fit, experienced hikers.

IMPORTANT
Please bear in mind this is a free of charge, self-guided trip with a hobby group. It is not organised by a business nor any entity with commercial purposes. Any trip details, travel advice, route planning, instructions and other content in our group merely represent our shared personal knowledge, research and suggestions as outdoor enthusiasts. As this is not a business, there is no "product", "service" or "package" and also no "tour guide", "operator" or "walk leader". Each participant is responsible for their own safety. Even if some of us are very experienced walking outdoors, nobody assumes responsibility for any kind of injury, damage or loss that may happen. Our experienced members volunteer their time and effort to shape a pleasant and quality adventure for everyone. By participating you acknowledge and agree with this disclaimer.