Another day another walk from our peak district cottages.  On Thursday I had planned a walk at the Goyt Valley which is on the other side of Buxton as our friends had not walked there.  The forecast was for an improving day and when we first arrived at the Errwood Reservoir car park there was a heavy downpour which confined us to the car for a while. Once we set off we made for the ruins of Errwood Hall as our first stop.  From here we picked up the path below Foxlow Edge that gradually rose up to meet the minor road to Pym’s Chair.  Along the way we passed the shrine to one of the former governesses at the Hall although my friend and I didn’t bother with the little detour. At the road we had a short climb to Pym’s Chair from where there are some wonderful views across the Cheshire Plain to the welsh hills.  We could make out Jodrell Bank and following a descending plane we were able to locate Manchester Airport.  We picked up the path along the ridge taking in Cats Tor and ending at Shining Tor.  This path was still ascending but we found a spot out of the breeze to have lunch with views towards the White and Dark peaks.  The dogs were delighted as they had four people to scrounge some food off!  At Shining Tor we could see the Cat & Fiddle pub and Shuttlingsloe, the Matterhorn of Cheshire, which after Shining Tor is the third highest hill in Cheshire.  From here there was a gradual descent back to the reservoir just as the sun finally came out.  At least the walk had been dry.  From the car park we called in at Buxton for a cup of tea and take advantage of  the M&S meal deals.  In the evening we had a Chinese takeaway.  Bakewell was busy when the lads went down to get the food.  In the lead up to Carnival Day on Saturday there are a lot of events scheduled.  On Thursday night it was the raft race and dog racing.  One year we must go and have a look.