Poacher's – Harrop Wood loop from Bollington

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Poacher's – Harrop Wood loop from Bollington

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Poacher's – Harrop Wood loop from Bollington

01:43

6.08km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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462 m

Poacher's

Highlight • Pub

As of July 2022, two course meal for £8. Well worth a visit nice ale as well.

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1.28 km

Abandoned Land Rover with Tree in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Natural

2.86 km

Harrop Wood Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

A super little spot, for a cool off on a hot day, or just sit on the bench enjoying the peace and quiet and listening to the birds.
There used …

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3.28 km

Harrop Wood, nestled in the heart of the Peak District, is a gorgeous woodland. With its lush canopies, streams, and enchanting trails, the woodland offers a peaceful journey through the Peak District.

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3.97 km

View of White Nancy and the Welsh Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you climb up the hill here, you will see ‘White Nancy’ atop Kerridge Ridge which rises above Blaze Hill in the foreground. If the conditions are right, you might …

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4.69 km

Packhorse Bridge over Harrop Brook

Highlight • Historical Site

The packhorse bridge crosses Harrop Brook.

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5.37 km

Site of the Little Mill at Sowcar

Highlight • Structure

A mill was in the field, it burnt down in 1860, apparently it started with arson. It was a fluffing mill - straightening wool, they used to put it on …

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6.08 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.64 km

1.42 km

1.04 km

Surfaces

2.04 km

1.76 km

1.18 km

831 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

13°C

8°C

63 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

January 26, 2025,Harrop Wood short loop.

Just a short walk as it was pretty nippy weather. Really nice woodland and waterfalls, will do a longer walk soon.
Free parking in the beginning, closre to Pott Shrigley village.