Castleton, Winnats, Cave Dale

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.97 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 3h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 255 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 254 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 440 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 185 m
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Description

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Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 185 m - Start on Millbridge
  2. 2 : km 0.07 - alt. 185 m - Turn right onto Millbridge
  3. 3 : km 0.1 - alt. 186 m - Turn slight right onto Back Street, A6187
  4. 4 : km 0.17 - alt. 190 m - Turn slight right onto Cross Street, A6187
  5. 5 : km 0.25 - alt. 188 m - Turn right
  6. 6 : km 0.36 - alt. 188 m - Turn right onto Cross Street, A6187
  7. 7 : km 0.86 - alt. 201 m - Turn left onto Arthurs Way
  8. 8 : km 1.42 - alt. 249 m - Turn right
  9. 9 : km 1.48 - alt. 255 m - Turn left
  10. 10 : km 2.4 - alt. 388 m - Turn sharp left
  11. 11 : km 2.4 - alt. 388 m - Turn left
  12. 12 : km 2.54 - alt. 391 m - Turn sharp right
  13. 13 : km 2.56 - alt. 391 m - Turn right
  14. 14 : km 2.78 - alt. 397 m - Keep left
  15. 15 : km 3.02 - alt. 404 m - Turn sharp left
  16. 16 : km 3.45 - alt. 412 m - Turn right
  17. 17 : km 3.47 - alt. 412 m - Turn left
  18. 18 : km 3.48 - alt. 413 m - Turn sharp left
  19. 19 : km 4.32 - alt. 438 m - Turn slight right
  20. 20 : km 4.93 - alt. 425 m - Turn sharp right
  21. 21 : km 5.13 - alt. 420 m - Keep left
  22. 22 : km 5.14 - alt. 420 m - Turn left
  23. 23 : km 5.14 - alt. 420 m - Turn left
  24. 24 : km 5.14 - alt. 420 m - Keep right
  25. 25 : km 5.19 - alt. 422 m - Keep right
  26. 26 : km 5.58 - alt. 403 m - Turn sharp left
  27. 27 : km 5.62 - alt. 402 m - Keep right
  28. 28 : km 6.17 - alt. 378 m - Keep right
  29. 29 : km 6.87 - alt. 303 m - Turn slight left
  30. 30 : km 7.52 - alt. 199 m - Turn left onto Bargate
  31. 31 : km 7.55 - alt. 197 m - Keep left onto Market Place
  32. 32 : km 7.59 - alt. 194 m - Keep left onto The Stones
  33. 33 : km 7.6 - alt. 194 m - Turn sharp left onto Castle Street
  34. 34 : km 7.65 - alt. 192 m - Turn left
  35. 35 : km 7.68 - alt. 192 m - Turn sharp left onto Castle Street
  36. 36 : km 7.76 - alt. 189 m - Turn left onto Cross Street, A6187
  37. 37 : km 7.83 - alt. 190 m - Turn slight left onto Back Street, A6187
  38. 38 : km 7.91 - alt. 186 m - Keep left onto Millbridge
  39. 39 : km 7.93 - alt. 185 m - Turn left
  40. S/E : km 7.97 - alt. 186 m

Useful Information

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Other walks in the area

Walking Mid to North Peak District

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↔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

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↔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 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 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 Winnats and Cave Dale

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↔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 Mam Tor and Cave Dale from Castleton

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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 Cave Dale and Winnats Pass from Castleton

Walker
Cave Dale and Winnats Pass from Castleton
↔7.33 km ↗+254 m ↘-254 m ◔2h 50 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)

This Peak District walk from Castleton takes you south and crosses some typical limestone scenery, providing some good views across the valley to Castleton's Great Ridge. You walk through Cave Dale and are also descend through the dramatic Winnats Pass.

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