Peakies Day 2 (4 - 5 Hrs)

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 14.88 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 5h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: No
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 494 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 497 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 513 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 161 m
  • ⚐
    Area: Peak District
  • ⚐
    District: Castleton 
  • ⚑
    Start: N 53.351385° / W 1.771163°
  • ⚑
    End: N 53.341405° / W 1.775318°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

Add waypoints by clicking on the map.

The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 203 m - Start on
  2. 2 : km 0.56 - alt. 182 m - Turn right onto Castleton Road, A6187
  3. 3 : km 0.85 - alt. 181 m - Turn sharp left
  4. 4 : km 2.81 - alt. 173 m - Turn left onto Pindale Road
  5. 5 : km 3.1 - alt. 167 m - Turn left onto Castleton Road, A6187
  6. 6 : km 3.15 - alt. 167 m - Turn left onto Edale Road
  7. 7 : km 3.36 - alt. 169 m - Turn left onto Eccles Close
  8. 8 : km 3.45 - alt. 170 m - Turn right
  9. 9 : km 3.59 - alt. 174 m - Turn slight right
  10. 10 : km 3.92 - alt. 181 m - Turn slight right
  11. 11 : km 4 - alt. 185 m - Turn sharp left
  12. 12 : km 4.39 - alt. 202 m - Keep right
  13. 13 : km 5.16 - alt. 308 m - Turn left
  14. 14 : km 5.41 - alt. 291 m - Keep right
  15. 15 : km 7.52 - alt. 393 m - Turn left
  16. 16 : km 7.53 - alt. 393 m - Turn right
  17. 17 : km 8.92 - alt. 417 m - Keep left
  18. 18 : km 9.72 - alt. 512 m - Keep right
  19. 19 : km 10.1 - alt. 452 m - Keep left
  20. 20 : km 10.13 - alt. 441 m - Keep left
  21. 21 : km 10.33 - alt. 412 m - Turn left
  22. 22 : km 10.35 - alt. 411 m - Turn right
  23. 23 : km 10.38 - alt. 409 m - Keep right
  24. 24 : km 10.43 - alt. 404 m - Keep right
  25. 25 : km 10.86 - alt. 412 m - Turn right
  26. 26 : km 10.87 - alt. 412 m - Turn left
  27. 27 : km 10.88 - alt. 413 m - Turn sharp left
  28. 28 : km 11.73 - alt. 438 m - Turn slight right
  29. 29 : km 12.33 - alt. 425 m - Turn left
  30. 30 : km 12.53 - alt. 420 m - Keep right
  31. 31 : km 12.53 - alt. 420 m - Turn left
  32. 32 : km 12.54 - alt. 420 m - Keep right
  33. 33 : km 12.99 - alt. 402 m - Keep right
  34. 34 : km 13.53 - alt. 378 m - Keep right
  35. 35 : km 14.24 - alt. 303 m - Turn slight left
  36. E : km 14.88 - alt. 200 m

Useful Information

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

Other walks in the area

Walking Peak and Speedwell Caverns

Association or club
↔4.07 km ↗+111 m ↘-111 m ◔1h 30 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)

Stroll through pretty Castleton village and visit two of the area’s famous limestone caverns on foot.

Walking Lose Hill and Hope village

Association or club
↔11.81 km ↗+369 m ↘-376 m ◔4h 25 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)

A classic ridge walk to a fine viewpoint, followed by a visit to a historic village and a pleasant riverside return.

Walking Winnats and Cave Dale

Association or club
↔10.03 km ↗+374 m ↘-374 m ◔3h 55 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)

Two spectacular limestone gorges with an optional ascent to the hillfort and viewpoint on Mam Tor.

Walking Mid to North Peak District

Walker
↔43.44 km ↗+1,308 m ↘-1,319 m ◔16h 10 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)

Walk in the Peak District. Will take you from Mid to North of The Peak District.

Walking Castleton to Mam Tor inc Winnats pass

Walker
↔14.12 km ↗+499 m ↘-490 m ◔5h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)

A picturesque walk with some steep climbs. Starts in Castleton and takes the limestone way through Cave Dale. The walk then works is way overland to Mam Tor and along the Great Ridge to Back Tor. From here the walk goes towards Blue John Cavern before descending via Winnat's Pass and then over the field back to Castleton. Some steep climbs most notably Mam Tor and Back Tor - also some steep and rocky terrain/descents.

Walking Mam Tor and Cave Dale from Castleton

Walker
Mam Tor and Cave Dale from Castleton
↔9.11 km ↗+295 m ↘-289 m ◔3h 25 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)

Hollins Cross, Mam Tor and Cavedale are highlights of this Peak District walk from Castleton. The walk includes both Dark and White Peak scenery and generally follows well marked footpaths.

Walking Hollins Cross & Lose Hill from Castleton

Walker
↔9.52 km ↗+335 m ↘-337 m ◔3h 40 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)

A Peak District walk that takes in some of the highlights of the area to the north of Castelton. The route is varied, offers some wonderful views and is generally easy to follow.

Walking Speedwell Cavern from Castelton

Walker
↔5.89 km ↗+156 m ↘-157 m ◔2h 10 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)

This Peak District walk follows a relatively low level circuit of the head of the valley offering good views of the Great Ridge. You are also able to see the large landslip on the flank of Mam Tor.

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