Out with CBA Charity No. 1082287 Bull Ring , and Castle Naze hillfort, Chapel-en-le-Frith,

Saturday 4th July 2015

Archaeological walks, totalling about 6km, to visit the Bull Ring henge and post-medieval lime-kilns in Dove Holes, then to Castle Naze hillfort on .

Walks guided by John Barnatt and Graeme Guilbert. ALL WELCOME – no charge

Bring a picnic lunch and plenty of liquid refreshment (there are no convenient shops after ), suncream/hat and weatherproof clothing ( i.e . be prepared for all eventualities — Castle Naze can be wet and windy).

Walking will be mostly along footpaths and over grass, with short stretches of road. The hillfort is an exposed site on moorland, and we will cross some uneven ground and stiles. Stout walking boots/shoes are recommended.

Please note that after Buxton station, there are NO public toilet facilities. Plan of Castle Naze by Hayman Rooke, see Archaeologia, 1789. Please let us know in advance if you intend to join us for the day, preferably by email to [email protected] Car-parking is difficult, so we’ll travel by train from Buxton. Parking at Buxton station is currently £2.00 per day. Buy an off-peak day- return to Chapel-en-le-Frith (currently £3.50).

Catch the 10.29 towards Stockport , alighting at Dove Holes (first stop). We will then walk the short distance to henge, and t’owd limekilns.

Back to the station to catch the 12.35 towards Stockport, alighting at Chapel-en-le-Frith (first stop). From there, walk uphill to Castle Naze hillfort, returning by same route to catch the 16.36 back to Buxton, arriving 16.49. (N.B. This train does not stop at Dove Holes.) If we’re late, or feel inclined to linger, we can Contour plan of the Bull Ring henge, by John Barnatt, catch the 17.34, arriving Buxton 17.49. see Derbyshire Archaeological Journal,1988