Find a quieter side to the Peak District with this adventurous walk from Chinley. We bag three Ethel's, Chinley Churn, Mount Famine and South Head. Finished off with a coffee or beer at the Green Lane Social!
Distance: 7 miles/11km
Total Ascent: 1536ft/468metres
Level: Moderate
Time: 8:45 - 13:30
Start/Finish: Chinley Community Centre, 21 Lower Ln, Chinley, High Peak SK23 6BE
Public Transport:
190 High Peak Buses, Lower Lane, 1 minute walk to start.
Facilities: Public Toilets On Green Lane, just south of Lower Lane. Shops, cafes and pubs in Chinley. Be aware of opening times.
Ethels: Chinley Churn, South Head and Mount Famine
Available Dates: Sunday the 7th of December
£20.00
What to Expect
This rewarding walk from the village of Chinley explores some of the Peak District’s quieter but no less striking hills; Mount Famine, South Head, and Chinley Churn. With steep climbs and far-reaching views across the High Peak, the route offers a rugged contrast to the gentler dales, taking in open moorland, gritstone edges, and the dramatic contours that define this wilder corner of the National Park. To celebrate we will have a coffee or beer at the delightful Green Lane Social.
We have a steep ascent of Chinley Churn where there is disused quarries and steep drops. It a gradual, but long ascent of Chinley Churn with a last little steep section. We have steep ground heading up Mount Famine. The ground can get muddy when wet and their is livestock around. We will be walking on a mixture of field paths and bridle tracks. We cross the busy A624 once but its with good visibility. We have a little bit of walking through Chinley town but not much. It can be quite exposed on the tops so be prepared for all seasons of weather.