The ghostly figure of Bob looks out across Errwood Reservoir as the water level continues to drop dramatically. Will he be first to see Errwood Bridge appear above the surface. Time will tell...| Goyt Valley
An obvious drawback with trains is that they can't get up and down slopes. An experiment carried out in the Goyt Valley over 150 years ago tried to solve this problem. The post Fell’s Experimental Railway appeared first on Goyt Valley.| Goyt Valley
Forestry England has recently been clearing undergrowth from the old drive leading from Goyt's Bridge to Errwood Hall, and it's revealed some intriguing features alongside Shooters' Clough. The post Revealing the stones appeared first on Goyt Valley.| Goyt Valley
The green shoots of recovery are emerging from the devastation caused by the recent fire in the southern Goyt Valley. The cause is likely to have been a portable BBQ. They need to be banned ASAP.| Goyt Valley
Joe Brown's Numbers is a 20-mile orienteering challenge around the Goyt Valley created by the famous climber in the 1960s. I've divided into two more manageable walking routes.| Goyt Valley
A recently discovered set of numbers are similar to those on Joe Brown's orienteering challenge. But these point to Errwood Bridge, which now lies under Errwood Reservoir. The post An earlier challenge? appeared first on Goyt Valley.| Goyt Valley
A grainy photo of a building half-way down the Bunsall Incline has always intrigued me. A recently discovered map from around 1855 shows it marked as a cottage, lying opposite a long-lost engine house.| Goyt Valley
Explore the intriguing history of the Braddock family in the Goyt Valley, from their roles as gamekeepers on the Errwood Estate to their close ties with the Grimshawe family. Discover how modern AI tools can sometimes misinterpret historical facts, leading to unexpected narratives.| Goyt Valley
Many theories have been proposed for the mysterious, mile-long earthwork between Watford and Longhill Farms. Was it for a large gun, a railway test track, or perhaps an abandoned turnpike extension?| Goyt Valley
Just discovered in Buxton Museum's collection; a late 19th century oil painting showing the highly popular view of Goyt's Bridge, over the stepping stones towards the packhorse bridge.| Goyt Valley
Forestry England has recently closed off the popular parking areas at Goytsclough with a long row of large boulders in an attempt to stop what they call 'antisocial behaviour'.| Goyt Valley
A photo taken back in late August 2022, when the water level in Errwood Reservoir dropped significantly, revealed the path running down to the second set of stepping stones.| Goyt Valley
A 1918 photo taken from Goyt's Lane towards Goytshead Farm comes frustratingly close to revealing a second set of stepping stones close to the packhorse bridge in Goyt's Bridge.| Goyt Valley
Four photos have been discovered of Goyt's Bridge, taken by a Canadian nurse in 1918. They include both bridges as well as a wonderful view across the now-drowned hamlet.| Goyt Valley
A detailed map published in 1832 for the sale of land in the Goyt Valley is the oldest I've seen. It must have been at this auction that Samuel Grimshaw purchased the land on which he'd build Errwood Hall.| Goyt Valley
It's good to see that the fencing around the ruins of Errwood Hall has finally been removed and visitors are again free to wander around this historic site. I just hope we can keep the vandals away.| Goyt Valley Shop