Buxton - the 'Ring of Trees' Walk
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Join us for a walk through some of the woodlands surrounding Buxton, on the last day of the year! The Ring of Trees walk links nine woods around the perimeter of Buxton. The full circuit is over 11 miles / 18 kilometres, but we'll save that for a summer's day! This shorter, winter walk of 8 miles / 13 kilometres explores the woodlands to the south and east of the town, and includes a gentle ascent up to Soloman's Temple above Grin Low Wood. From here there are great views over the town and the surrounding moorlands.
Today's walk starts and ends in the centre of Buxton, so you have a choice of driving to the event or taking the train from Manchester, which stops at Stockport and elsewhere on route. Check train times on the day, given the current disruption to services! Days are short in December so this shorter walk allows for travel time and provides some time to socialise in the town centre after the walk.
Dogs: well-behaved dogs are welcome but will need to be on leads for parts of this walk as we are likely to encounter horses and farm animals. The walk starts and finishes in the town centre and some short stretches of this walk are along roads, so there will be traffic.
Photo credits: all photos by the walk leader, with permission granted to ODL for their use.
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What to bring
Boots: your most important piece of kit: comfortable, waterproof, breathable and designed for hiking. Trainers may be OK, depending on how rough the ground is and if its dry. Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters. Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions.
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and to body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt), a mid layer (micro-fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (windproof jacket or thick fleece). Trousers: avoid jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, and take ages to dry out. Breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry more quickly. On warm days shorts may be OK.
Waterproof jacket: carry one in your rucksack when walking in all but the calmest of weather. Breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry.
Hat or cap: useful for staying warm in winter and shaded in summer. Gloves: essential in winter and ideally waterproof.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, this should be comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely.
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter. Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days.
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated. Snacks: a range of biscuits, energy bars, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit (for example) are always good to have. Put them in your rucksack where they are easy to grab..
Water and other fluid: bring between one and two litres, depending on season of the year and temperature. A combination of water, fruit juice, energy drinks and a hot drink is a good idea.
Medicines: essential if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments, etc. A personal first aid kit with bandages and paracetamol or ibuprofen (for your own use only) is also a good idea.
Hand sanitiser and a face covering: whilst we are living with Covid-19, please bring your own to events in order to keep everyone safe.
Food & drink
Bring a packed lunch, snacks for along the way and plenty of water or other fluids (one to two litres) to drink. A hot drink is recommended!
For those who wish to socialise further, we'll go somewhere in town to have a drink, hot or cold, after the end of the walk.