Around Errwood Reservoir and Hall
in the Upper Goyt Valley

Monday 20 April 2026

The next meeting will explore the Upper Goyt Valley around the hall and top end of the reservoir. There should be more flowers given the sunny weather and we will be walking a mixed range of habitats. These include grassland, deciduous, coniferous and mixed woodland. Common lizards have been seen basking on the remains of the Hall. Dippers are often seen in the river which is little more than a stream at this point. Wildfowl and waders should be visible round the reservoir and there should be some overlap between winter migrants leaving and summer migrants arriving. As the weather has warmed up, it will be our first opportunity to look for pied flycatchers and redstarts which nest in the area.

We will meet at the New Mills Coop car park at 10.00 am to car share.

However, some of us living closer to Errwood may choose to meet at the car park near Errwood Hall rather than meeting in New Mills. If so, aim to be there by 10.20 am.

Please let Dave and Fred know if you are coming on the visit and whether you are intending to meet at the New Mills Co-op or Errwood Hall car park.

2026 Meetings

Monday 20 April

Upper Goyt Valley

Friday 15 May

Longshaw Estate

Tuesday 2 June

Hartington Meadows

Wednesday 24 June

Lathkill Dale

Thursday 9 July

Tideslow Rake

w/c 20 July

Nightjar Walk (evening dependent on weather forecast)

Monday 10 August

Lightwood Valley, Buxton

Friday 4 September

Solomon's Temple and Grinlow, Buxton

Wednesday 23 September

RSPB Old Moor (9:30 start)