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Buckton Moor

Hill, Mountain in Cheshire

England

Buckton Moor

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.
SE from its South West Extremity Credit: Andy Beecroft

Buckton Moor is a small hill located in the county of Cheshire, England. Situated near the village of Rainow, the hill offers picturesque views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

With an elevation of approximately 380 meters (1,247 feet), Buckton Moor is not considered a mountain but rather a hill. It is part of the Pennine range, which stretches from northern England to the Scottish border. The hill is primarily composed of gritstone and offers a challenging terrain for those looking to explore its slopes.

The area surrounding Buckton Moor is known for its diverse wildlife and natural beauty. It is home to a variety of plant species, including heather, bracken, and mosses. The hill also provides a habitat for several bird species, such as curlews, lapwings, and buzzards.

Hikers visiting Buckton Moor can enjoy a range of walking routes, with options suitable for both beginners and experienced trekkers. The most popular trail is the Rainow and Kerridge Circular Walk, which takes visitors on a scenic journey through the rolling hills and valleys of the area.

Buckton Moor is easily accessible by car, with parking available near the village of Rainow. It is advisable to check local weather conditions before visiting, as the hill can become muddy and slippery during wet periods. Overall, Buckton Moor offers a tranquil escape for those seeking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Cheshire's countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.51431/-2.0096732 or Grid Reference SD9901. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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.
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.
Trig Point on Alphin
Trig Point on Alphin
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.
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.
Afternoon sunlight on Greenfield
Afternoon sunlight on Greenfield
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!!
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!!
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 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7335014">SD9702 : Toll Bar Cottage, Mossley. A635</a>. Grade II Listed, February 1986. Nᴼ 1068038 see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1068038" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1068038">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Milestone Society National ID: MA.MOS02
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 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: MA.MOS02
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 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7335013">SD9702 : Toll Bar Cottage, Mossley. A635</a>. Grade II Listed, February 1986. Nᴼ 1068038 see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1068038" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1068038">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Milestone Society National ID: MA.MOS02
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 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: MA.MOS02
On the Oldham Way above Cowards, Greenfield
On the Oldham Way above Cowards, Greenfield
Grasscroft from lower end of path up Alphin
Grasscroft from lower end of path up Alphin
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
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
Cycle route update The route has followed that of a former railway but at this point there was a tunnel (no longer visible). There is a busy road junction here of the A635 and B6175 so it appears a safer crossing route for cyclists and others is being prepared.
Cycle route update
The route has followed that of a former railway but at this point there was a tunnel (no longer visible). There is a busy road junction here of the A635 and B6175 so it appears a safer crossing route for cyclists and others is being prepared.
Route of former railway at Mossley Now a multi-purpose route
Route of former railway at Mossley
Now a multi-purpose route
Route of former railway at Woodend Now a multi-purpose route and followed by the Tame Valley Way
Route of former railway at Woodend
Now a multi-purpose route and followed by the Tame Valley Way
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.
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.
Roaches Bridge Carries Manchester Road over the River Tame
Roaches Bridge
Carries Manchester Road over the River Tame
Bradbury Lane Cycling towards Dovestone Reservoir with Alderman Hill left of shot in the distance.
Bradbury Lane
Cycling towards Dovestone Reservoir with Alderman Hill left of shot in the distance.
Looking towards Wicken Spring From a track near Turf Pits.
Looking towards Wicken Spring
From a track near Turf Pits.
Dovestones Reservoir from Alphin Pike Looking down on Dovestones Reservoir, Greenfield, from Slack Head Brow, Alphin Pike, east of Mossley. The nearby cairn on the summit of Alphin Pike is 469 metres above sea level. To the north and north-east the ground drops away steeply into Greenfield and Chew Valley.
Dovestones Reservoir from Alphin Pike
Looking down on Dovestones Reservoir, Greenfield, from Slack Head Brow, Alphin Pike, east of Mossley. The nearby cairn on the summit of Alphin Pike is 469 metres above sea level. To the north and north-east the ground drops away steeply into Greenfield and Chew Valley.
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Buckton Moor is located at Grid Ref: SD9901 (Lat: 53.51431, Lng: -2.0096732)

Unitary Authority: Tameside

Police Authority: Greater Manchester

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///slung.command.tailing. Near Mossley, Manchester

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