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Speedwell Cavern from Castelton
Visorando Member
3.66 mi
+459 ft
-466 ft
2h 05
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.
Cave Dale and Winnats Pass from Castleton
4.55 mi
+833 ft
-833 ft
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.
Hollins Cross & Lose Hill from Castleton
5.91 mi
+1,096 ft
-1,096 ft
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.
Mam Tor and Cave Dale from Castleton
5.66 mi
+968 ft
-965 ft
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.
Castleton to Mam Tor inc Winnats pass
8.77 mi
+1,667 ft
-1,663 ft
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.
Mid to North Peak District
26.99 mi
+4,252 ft
-4,318 ft
16h 05
Difficult
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
Walk in the Peak District. Will take you from Mid to North of The Peak District.
Lose Hill and Hope village
Association / Club / Walk leader7.34 mi
+1,240 ft
-1,263 ft
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.
Winnats and Cave Dale
6.23 mi
+1,250 ft
-1,224 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
Two spectacular limestone gorges with an optional ascent to the hillfort and viewpoint on Mam Tor.
Peak and Speedwell Caverns
2.53 mi
+367 ft
-341 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
Stroll through pretty Castleton village and visit two of the area’s famous limestone caverns on foot.
Old Dam & Sparrowpit from Mam Tor
8.95 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,083 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
A Peak District walk that includes some less walked areas of the National Park. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and quiet country lanes and includes walking the main ridge of Rushup Edge.
Rushup Edge & Edale from Mam Nick
6.56 mi
+1,345 ft
-1,342 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
This Peak District route is a classic offering some great views from Rushup Edge before dropping down to the picturesque dale above Edale. The route is rarely quiet and on good days there are usually many people enjoying this walk.
Mam Tor Circular
4.12 mi
+774 ft
-755 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Peak Forest (Derbyshire)
Circular route from Mam Tor along the ridge to Hollins Cross and Black Tor with a possible detour to Loose Hill. Return via Tor Side.
Win Hill from Hope
6.70 mi
+909 ft
-909 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hope (Derbyshire)
A rewarding ascent of a Peak District hill that offers fine views into Edale. An ascent of Win Hill includes a stiff climb onto the ridge but otherwise this a an easy and relaxing walk.
Castleton Ridge from Hope village
7.92 mi
+1,447 ft
-1,447 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Hope (Derbyshire)
The Castleton Ridge in Derbyshire is one of the great ridge walks in the Peak District. Starting from Hope the walk includes Lose Hill and Mam Tor before returning via Castleton to the start.
The Great Ridge from Edale
8.55 mi
+1,601 ft
-1,594 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Edale (Derbyshire)
This ridge walk is a very popular excursion mainly because of the excellent views.
Ringing Roger & Edale Cross from Edale
9.16 mi
+1,578 ft
-1,542 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Edale (Derbyshire)
This Peak District walk starts from Edale village and climbs onto Kinder Scout via Ringing Roger. The route provides rough moorland walking on relatively quiet paths and includes Upper Grindsbrook, Crowden Brook and Edale Cross before descending Jacob's Ladder on the return to Edale.
Rushup Edge & Crowden Tower from Edale
9.64 mi
+1,608 ft
-1,614 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Edale (Derbyshire)
This Peak District walk starts from Edale and explores Rushup Edge, Brown Knoll, Edale Cross, Crowden Tower and Grindslow Knoll. The route contains many of the key features of this dramatic part of the Derbyshire Peak district and should be saved for a fine day.
Hope village and the River Noe
1.40 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Hope (Derbyshire)
A gentle stroll round the historic village of Hope with a pretty interlude along the River Noe.
Grindsbrook and Edale Head from Edale
7.81 mi
+1,519 ft
-1,526 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Edale (Derbyshire)
Grindsbrook and Edale Head are two of the highlights of this Peak District walk from Edale. Superb walking high above Edale on the Kinder Scout Plateau provides excellent views over this part of Derbyshire. Choose a good day for this route as poor weather makes navigation tricky.
Hope Cross & Ringing Roger from Edale
7.50 mi
+1,476 ft
-1,460 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Edale (Derbyshire)
A Peak District walk that explores the eastern end of the Kinder plateau. Starting from Edale the route follows the slopes of Kinder to reach Hope Cross. From here the walk continues to gain height and follows a high level route for the return via Ringing Roger to Edale.
Win Hill
4.10 mi
+919 ft
-919 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Hope (Derbyshire)
A stiff climb to a superb rocky viewpoint with a delightful return through heathery hillside and riverside meadows.
Upper and Barber Booth
4.28 mi
+476 ft
-446 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Edale (Derbyshire)
Sample the opening of the Pennine Way and explore three of the Vale of Edale’s pretty hamlets.
Kinder Scout and Snake Pass
14.36 mi
+2,664 ft
-2,651 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Edale (Derbyshire)
A demanding but spectacular moorland crossing of Derbyshire’s highest hill to visit an iconic coaching inn.
Mam Tor and Castleton
6.59 mi
+1,594 ft
-1,581 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Edale (Derbyshire)
Geological curiosities abound on this classic walk on the junction between gritstone and limestone.
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