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Three Shires Hike - to the Peak District Tri-point

This is a long, windswept and pretty bracing hike across the south moors west of Buxton, and down into the Dane Valley and to the picturesque Three Shires Head, and ticking off 4 Ethels in one go! Starting in Buxton, the first Ethel summit is Axe Edge Moor, which affords amazing views across Buxton, and across to Chrome Hill. From there, a little retrace of steps and you arrive on Cheeks Hill, which is the county top of Staffordshire. From there it is a downhill approach to the roads north of Flash, before a short climb up to Oliver Hill, and some wonderful views across to the Roaches. From there, I then headed west down to the Three Shires Head, which is where Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Cheshire meet at one of only 8 tri-point boundaries in the UK. The hike heads up the Dane Valley to the historic Danebower quarries with a few ruined buildings still present. From there, the hike climbs up to the Whetstone Ridge, and probably the most scenic views of the hike, looking across to the very western summits of the Peak District. A quick stop at the Cat & Fiddle Pub, and then the last part of the hike follows the Old Macclesfield Road back to Buxton. Total distance is just over 19km, with around 700m of elevation gain. This hike is a little bleak, and the best thing about it are the views, so make sure to do it on a clear day. But it really is a great way to tick of 4 Ethels in one go!