Buckton Moor

Downs, Moorland in Cheshire

England

Buckton Moor

In Which Myriad? I&#039;ve wanted to visit this spot for a while. It&#039;s where the four Myriads SD, SE, SJ and SK meet. Several people have obviously been here before as there&#039;s a geocache here. We signed the visitor book in the box - the last person to have visited it before us today was on 31st. July 2021! Pedantically, according to my GPS, the box position was about a metre too far north, but we left it where we found it! — In Which Myriad? Credit: Andy Beecroft

Buckton Moor is a scenic region located in the county of Cheshire, England. Situated in the northwestern part of the county, it encompasses a vast expanse of downs and moorland, offering visitors a diverse and captivating landscape.

Covering an area of approximately 2,500 acres, Buckton Moor is characterized by its rolling hills, open grasslands, and heathland. The terrain is predominantly flat, interspersed with occasional steep slopes, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The moorland is home to a variety of plant species, including heather, gorse, and bracken, which create a picturesque tapestry of colors throughout the year.

Due to its extensive size, Buckton Moor offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The vast network of footpaths and trails allows visitors to explore the area's natural beauty at their own pace. Additionally, the moorland is a haven for bird watchers, with several species of birds, including buzzards and kestrels, frequenting the area.

Buckton Moor also holds historical significance, with evidence of prehistoric settlements and ancient burial mounds scattered across the landscape. These remnants provide a glimpse into the region's rich past and offer a sense of connection to those who inhabited the area long ago.

Overall, Buckton Moor is a captivating destination for nature enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, and history buffs alike. Its vast expanse of downs and moorland, diverse flora and fauna, and historical significance make it an attractive and rewarding place to visit in Cheshire.

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Buckton Moor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.513339/-2.0115127 or Grid Reference SD9901. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

In Which Myriad?

I've wanted to visit this spot for a while. It's where the four Myriads SD, SE, SJ and SK meet. Several people have obviously been here before as there's a geocache here. We signed the visitor book in the box - the last person to have visited it before us today was on 31st. July 2021! Pedantically, according to my GPS, the box position was about a metre too far north, but we left it where we found it!

Andy Beecroft

SE from its South West Extremity

The photo was taken just a couple of metres away from the SD, SE, SJ & SK intersection. The meeting of the myriads had a geocache box in it and we signed the visitors' record book to prove we'd been there! According to my GPS, the box was a metre too far north on my 21 satellite fix, but of course, that doesn't really matter! Luckily, the intersection was accessible as, just to the east of here, was a new and substantial wire fence with double barbed wire on its top which would have been impossible to climb over! There was evidence of a former fence as its burnt wooden posts were still in situ - presumably from a moorland fire.

Andy Beecroft

Trig Point on Alphin

Colin Park

Cache on Land

Andy Beecroft

Collapsed wall near Lock 16W, Huddersfield Narrow Canal

The Huddersfield Narrow Canal opened in 1811. It runs for just under 20 miles from Lock 1E, where it joins the Huddersfield Broad Canal at the rear of the University of Huddersfield campus, to the junction with the Ashton Canal at Whitelands Basin in Ashton-under-Lyne. It crosses the Pennines by means of 74 locks and the Standedge Tunnel.

habiloid

Moorland from the Myriad Intersection

Taken just a metre into SD's extreme SE corner. Not a particularly interesting feature, but an achievement to get here!!

Andy Beecroft

Toll Bar Cottage, Mossley. A635

On the SE side of Manchester Road. This Toll House was erected by the Ridgehill & Lanes & Holehouse Turnpike Trust in the 19ᵗʰ Century. The frontal view is SD9702 : Toll Bar Cottage, Mossley. A635. Grade II Listed, February 1986. Nᴼ 1068038 see Link

Milestone Society National ID: MA.MOS02

Nigel Upton

Toll Bar Cottage, Mossley. A635

On the SE side of Manchester Road. This Toll House was erected by the Ridgehill & Lanes & Holehouse Turnpike Trust in the 19ᵗʰ Century. The view looking NE is SD9702 : Toll Bar Cottage, Mossley. A635. Grade II Listed, February 1986. Nᴼ 1068038 see Link

Milestone Society National ID: MA.MOS02

Nigel Upton

On the Oldham Way above Cowards, Greenfield

Colin Park

Grasscroft from lower end of path up Alphin

Colin Park

Old Boundary Marker on Slatepit Moor

Boundary Marker against a wire fence beside Shire Clough on Slatepit Moor, near Carrbrook. On the former boundary of Staley and Tintwistle townships in Mottram parish in Cheshire, both being parishes from 1866. From 1894 Stalybridge parish in Cheshire and Mossley parish in Lancashire. From 1974 entirely in Tameside. Without an inscription its function and date is hard to decide. Milestone Society National ID: CH_STAMOS01bm

R Rayner

Route of former railway at Mossley

Now a multi-purpose route

Kevin Waterhouse

Route of former railway at Woodend

Now a multi-purpose route and followed by the Tame Valley Way

Kevin Waterhouse

Old Boundary Post

For the LNWR on Winterton Lane near the canal bridge. The post is much closer to the canal than the railway and presumably was erected when the canal was in railway ownership.

Kevin Waterhouse