AK Castleton And Mam Tor
Technical sheet
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Activity: Walking
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Distance: 10.68 km
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Calculated time: 4h 15
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Difficulty: Not specified
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Return to departure point: Yes
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Vertical gain: + 431 m
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Vertical drop: - 433 m
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Highest point: 513 m
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Lowest point: 182 m
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Country: United Kingdom
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Area: Peak District
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District: Castleton
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Start/End: N 53.34373° / W 1.777586°
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 185 m
- 1 : km 0.06 - alt. 185 m - At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Buxton Rd/A6187
- 2 : km 1.04 - alt. 231 m - Turn left
- 3 : km 1.1 - alt. 237 m - Turn slight right
- 4 : km 1.15 - alt. 245 m - Turn sharp right
- 5 : km 1.68 - alt. 288 m - Turn right
- 6 : km 2.21 - alt. 363 m - Turn slight left
- 7 : km 2.48 - alt. 387 m - Turn slight left
- 8 : km 2.55 - alt. 391 m - Turn right
- 9 : km 2.77 - alt. 397 m - Turn slight left
- 10 : km 3.09 - alt. 411 m - Turn left
- 11 : km 3.11 - alt. 412 m - Turn right
- 12 : km 3.25 - alt. 431 m - Turn slight left
- 13 : km 3.3 - alt. 441 m - Turn slight right
- 14 : km 3.34 - alt. 452 m - Turn sharp left
- 15 : km 3.35 - alt. 451 m - Turn sharp right
- 16 : km 3.45 - alt. 451 m - Turn sharp left
- 17 : km 3.46 - alt. 452 m - Turn left
- 18 : km 3.5 - alt. 460 m - Turn slight right
- 19 : km 3.83 - alt. 512 m - Turn slight left
- 20 : km 6.03 - alt. 393 m - Turn left
- 21 : km 6.03 - alt. 393 m - Turn right
- 22 : km 7.44 - alt. 400 m - Turn slight right
- 23 : km 7.5 - alt. 395 m - Turn left
- 24 : km 7.87 - alt. 333 m - Turn right
- 25 : km 7.95 - alt. 308 m - Turn left
- 26 : km 8.04 - alt. 292 m - Turn sharp left
- 27 : km 8.05 - alt. 292 m - Turn slight right
- 28 : km 9.11 - alt. 203 m - Turn right
- 29 : km 9.23 - alt. 203 m - Turn right
- 30 : km 9.24 - alt. 203 m - Turn slight left
- 31 : km 10.41 - alt. 186 m - Turn slight right onto Back Street, A6187
- 32 : km 10.48 - alt. 190 m - Turn slight right onto Cross Street, A6187
- 33 : km 10.61 - alt. 186 m - Turn right
- 34 : km 10.65 - alt. 185 m - Turn slight left
- 35 : km 10.67 - alt. 185 m - Turn right
- S/E : km 10.67 - alt. 185 m
Other walks in the area
Mam Tor and Cave Dale from Castleton

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.
Castleton to Mam Tor inc Winnats pass
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.
Hollins Cross & Lose Hill from Castleton
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.
Speedwell Cavern from Castelton
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.
Cave Dale and Winnats Pass from Castleton

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.
Mid to North Peak District
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