Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back walk

Remote and quiet Upper Dove Valley, combining extreme natural beauty with the more esoteric beauty of industrial sites. Go over or past the very unique Dragon's Back

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Chrome Hill lower ridge, Parkhouse Hill, Hitter Hill, High Wheeldon, Upper Dove Valley SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Chrome Hill lower ridge, Parkhouse Hill, Hitter Hill, High Wheeldon, Upper Dove Valley

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Upper Dove Valley to Axe Edge, from High Wheeldon SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back [Extension via High Wheeldon]
Upper Dove Valley to Axe Edge, from High Wheeldon

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back [Extension via High Wheeldon]

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill, from pasture rising up Hitter Hill SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill, from pasture rising up Hitter Hill

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Parkhouse Hill, from pasture across River Dove SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Parkhouse Hill, from pasture across River Dove

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Harpur Hill Quarry, quarryface, from pasture on Grin Low SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Harpur Hill Quarry, quarryface, from pasture on Grin Low

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Harpur Hill Quarry - from top of wood south of Fern House SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Harpur Hill Quarry - from top of wood south of Fern House

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Toxic water below Countess Cliff, cow in foreground SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Toxic water below Countess Cliff, cow in foreground

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Axe Edge Moor, from pasture on SE flank of Grin Low SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Axe Edge Moor, from pasture on SE flank of Grin Low

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Toxic water below Countess Cliff SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Toxic water below Countess Cliff

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Cows in pasture, west of Countess Cliff, Axe Edge Moor beyond SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Cows in pasture, west of Countess Cliff, Axe Edge Moor beyond

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Grin Low (backview) SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Grin Low (backview)

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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University of Sheffield Research Laboratories, Harpur Hill (detail) SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
University of Sheffield Research Laboratories, Harpur Hill (detail)

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Buxton Racecourse and Axe Edge SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Buxton Racecourse and Axe Edge

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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High Edge and first sighting of Chrome Hill SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
High Edge and first sighting of Chrome Hill

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Hillhead Quarry (limestone), from near road by High Edge SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Hillhead Quarry (limestone), from near road by High Edge

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Harpur Hill Quarry face with Tunstead Superquarry in distance (I think) SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Harpur Hill Quarry face with Tunstead Superquarry in distance (I think)

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Top of Hollins Hill (with its tumulus) beyond pastures SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Top of Hollins Hill (with its tumulus) beyond pastures

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Chrome Hill, from road beneath High Edge SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Chrome Hill, from road beneath High Edge

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Tor Rock and Hollins Hill SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Tor Rock and Hollins Hill

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Backview to High Edge SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Backview to High Edge

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Tor Rock, fenced reservoirs, Hollins Hill SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Tor Rock, fenced reservoirs, Hollins Hill

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Chrome Hill, from permissive path by Tor Rock SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Chrome Hill, from permissive path by Tor Rock

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Hollins Hill, southerly end, across Swallow Brook valley SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Hollins Hill, southerly end, across Swallow Brook valley

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Hollins Hill, northerly end, across Swallow Brook valley SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Hollins Hill, northerly end, across Swallow Brook valley

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Chrome Hill's lower ridge with cave. Backview to Hollins Hill, Tor Rock and High Edge SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Chrome Hill's lower ridge with cave. Backview to Hollins Hill, Tor Rock and High Edge

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Rock Arch, Chrome Hill SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Rock Arch, Chrome Hill

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Backview along Chrome Hill's ridge: Hollins Hill, Axe Edge Moor, High Edge SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Backview along Chrome Hill's ridge: Hollins Hill, Axe Edge Moor, High Edge

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Backview along Chrome Hill's ridge: Axe Edge, Hollins Hill, Axe Edge Moor SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Backview along Chrome Hill's ridge: Axe Edge, Hollins Hill, Axe Edge Moor

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Parkhouse Hill, Hitter Hill, High Wheeldon, Upper Dove Valley, from Chrome Hill SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Parkhouse Hill, Hitter Hill, High Wheeldon, Upper Dove Valley, from Chrome Hill

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Parkhouse Hill, Hitter Hill, High Wheeldon, from Chrome Hill SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Parkhouse Hill, Hitter Hill, High Wheeldon, from Chrome Hill

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Parkhouse Hill, Hitter Hill, High Wheeldon, from Chrome Hill SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Parkhouse Hill, Hitter Hill, High Wheeldon, from Chrome Hill

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Chrome Hill lower ridge, Parkhouse Hill, High Wheeldon SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Chrome Hill lower ridge, Parkhouse Hill, High Wheeldon

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Parkhouse Hill, from Chrome Hill SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Parkhouse Hill, from Chrome Hill

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Dowall Hall Farm and Dowel Dale, from Chrome Hill SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Dowall Hall Farm and Dowel Dale, from Chrome Hill

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Parkhouse Hill, from Chrome Hill SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Parkhouse Hill, from Chrome Hill

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Chrome Hill, from Parkhouse Hill SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Chrome Hill, from Parkhouse Hill

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Parkhouse Hill, scarmbling route at top of the ridge SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Parkhouse Hill, scarmbling route at top of the ridge

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Backview along Parkhouse Hill's ridge to Chrome Hill SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Backview along Parkhouse Hill's ridge to Chrome Hill

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Glutton Farm, Hitter Hill, High Wheeldon, from Parkhouse Hill SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Glutton Farm, Hitter Hill, High Wheeldon, from Parkhouse Hill

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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The Nab, from Parkhouse Hill SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
The Nab, from Parkhouse Hill

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Glutton Farm, Glutton Dale, Earl Sterndale village, from Parkhouse Hill SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Glutton Farm, Glutton Dale, Earl Sterndale village, from Parkhouse Hill

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill, from Hitter Hill flank SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill, from Hitter Hill flank

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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The Quiet Woman, Earl Sterndale: pub sign SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
The Quiet Woman, Earl Sterndale: pub sign

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill, from Hitter Hill summit SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill, from Hitter Hill summit

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Farmer drawing patterns in field: Dove Valley from Hitter Hill SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Farmer drawing patterns in field: Dove Valley from Hitter Hill

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Backview along walk route, from High Wheeldon SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back [Extension via High Wheeldon]
Backview along walk route, from High Wheeldon

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back [Extension via High Wheeldon]

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Upper Dove Valley towards Axe Edge Moor, from High Wheeldon SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back [Extension via High Wheeldon]
Upper Dove Valley towards Axe Edge Moor, from High Wheeldon

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back [Extension via High Wheeldon]

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Dragon's Back, from High Wheeldon SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back [Extension via High Wheeldon]
Dragon's Back, from High Wheeldon

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back [Extension via High Wheeldon]

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Dragon's Back, from High Wheeldon SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back [Extension via High Wheeldon]
Dragon's Back, from High Wheeldon

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back [Extension via High Wheeldon]

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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The Dragon's Back, side on view SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
The Dragon's Back, side on view

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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The Dragon's Back, side on view SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
The Dragon's Back, side on view

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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High Wheeldon, from The Edge (Longnor) SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
High Wheeldon, from The Edge (Longnor)

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Longnor Market Tolls SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Longnor Market Tolls

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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High Wheeldon and ridge out to Pilsbury Castle, from Underhill SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
High Wheeldon and ridge out to Pilsbury Castle, from Underhill

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Parkhouse Hill, side on view from pasture above Dove River by Nabend SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Parkhouse Hill, side on view from pasture above Dove River by Nabend

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Chrome Hill, side on view from pasture above Dove River by Nabend SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Chrome Hill, side on view from pasture above Dove River by Nabend

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Chrome Hill and The Hollins, from pasture above Dove River by Nabend SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Chrome Hill and The Hollins, from pasture above Dove River by Nabend

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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View towards Dowall Hall Farm, between Parkhouse and Chrome Hills, from pasture above Dove River by Nabend SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
View towards Dowall Hall Farm, between Parkhouse and Chrome Hills, from pasture above Dove River by Nabend

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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The Sugar Loaf (Parkhouse Hill), with tougher of two scrambling ascents (the chute) SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
The Sugar Loaf (Parkhouse Hill), with tougher of two scrambling ascents (the chute)

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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The Sugar Loaf and start of ridge of Parkhouse Hill SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
The Sugar Loaf and start of ridge of Parkhouse Hill

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Parkhouse Hill, from lane to Dowall Hall Farm SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Parkhouse Hill, from lane to Dowall Hall Farm

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Parkhouse Hill, from lane to Dowall Hall Farm SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Parkhouse Hill, from lane to Dowall Hall Farm

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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View up Dowel Dale SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
View up Dowel Dale

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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View down Dowel Dale (High Wheeldon poking out in background) SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
View down Dowel Dale (High Wheeldon poking out in background)

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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View down Dowel Dale SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
View down Dowel Dale

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Footpath signpost by Greensides Farm, High Edge ahead SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Footpath signpost by Greensides Farm, High Edge ahead

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Harpur Hill Quarry, on descent off Staker Hill SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Harpur Hill Quarry, on descent off Staker Hill

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Scenic Spoil Heap, Harpur Hill Quarry SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Scenic Spoil Heap, Harpur Hill Quarry

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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The Blue Lagoon, Harpur Hill Quarry SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
The Blue Lagoon, Harpur Hill Quarry

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Buxton Town Hall and Market Cross SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Buxton Town Hall and Market Cross

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Peak District
Peak District

Sep-22 • streety06 on Flickr

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