The Ethels of the Peak District in 45 Walks

Route Fifteen: The Bretton Bunch

Ethels Bagged: Durham Edge, Burton Bole, Sir William Hill
Start Point
Bretton
Grid Reference
SK 200 779
Total Distance
7.64 miles (12.3 km)
Total Climbing
453 metres
Estimated Time
3 – 4 hours
Difficulty Grade
Hard

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Route Overview & Notes

Route Fifteen of the Peak District Ethels compilation is a delightful 7.64-mile walk starting from Bretton. This route bags three scenic summits: Durham Edge, Burton Bole, and Sir William Hill, offering fantastic limestone valley views and pleasant high-level walking.

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