Dane Valley Way
A 66-mile long-distance walk running along the valley of the River Dane from Buxton in Derbyshire to Middlewich in Cheshire. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Start: Buxton
Grid Ref: SK 056 734
Distance: 66 miles (106 km)
Grid Ref: SK 056 734
Distance: 66 miles (106 km)
Climbing: 984 metres
Time: 25–40 hours
Duration: 3–5 days
Time: 25–40 hours
Duration: 3–5 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL24 The Peak District – White Peak Area
267 Northwich and Delamere Forest
268 Wilmslow, Macclesfield and Congleton
Summary
The Dane Valley Way begins at Pavilion Gardens in the Derbyshire spa town of Buxton and travels in a southwest direction to the confluence of the River Dane with the River Wheelock at Middlewich. The River Dane is the longest river flowing through Cheshire, and the route sticks with it on its full course. The route passes Shires Head, Danebridge, Eaton, Congleton, and Holmes Chapel. The second half of the route includes some roadside walking.