Day 4 Castleton To Eyam
Technical sheet
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 13.05 km -
Average duration: 4h 50 -
Difficulty: Not specified -
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Return to departure point: No -
Vertical gain: + 383 m -
Vertical drop: - 290 m -
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Highest point: 396 m -
Lowest point: 156 m
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Country:
United Kingdom
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Area: Peak District -
District:
Castleton -
Start: N 53.351109° / W 1.770587° -
End: N 53.288413° / W 1.672448° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S : km 0 - alt. 200 m - Start on
- 2 : km 0.51 - alt. 182 m - Turn right onto Castleton Road, A6187
- 3 : km 0.8 - alt. 181 m - Turn sharp left
- 4 : km 2.76 - alt. 173 m - Turn left onto Pindale Road
- 5 : km 2.82 - alt. 165 m - Turn sharp right onto Eccles Lane
- 6 : km 2.97 - alt. 180 m - Keep left
- 7 : km 4.22 - alt. 157 m - Turn left onto Stretfield Road, B6049
- 8 : km 4.27 - alt. 156 m - Turn right onto Brough Lane
- 9 : km 4.43 - alt. 168 m - Keep left onto Brough Lane
- 10 : km 4.53 - alt. 180 m - Turn sharp right onto Brough Lane
- 11 : km 6.94 - alt. 374 m - Keep left onto Brough lane
- 12 : km 7.51 - alt. 362 m - Turn sharp left
- 13 : km 8.48 - alt. 301 m - Turn left
- 14 : km 8.63 - alt. 294 m - Turn right
- 15 : km 9.84 - alt. 258 m - Turn left
- 16 : km 9.86 - alt. 258 m - Turn left
- 17 : km 10.44 - alt. 357 m - Turn left
- 18 : km 10.49 - alt. 356 m - Keep right
- 19 : km 11.35 - alt. 390 m - Turn left
- 20 : km 11.41 - alt. 393 m - Turn sharp left
- 21 : km 12.48 - alt. 367 m - Turn sharp left
- 22 : km 12.95 - alt. 304 m - Turn sharp right onto Edge Road
- E : km 13.05 - alt. 293 m
Other walks in the area
Peak and Speedwell Caverns
Association or club 4.07 km
+112 m
-104 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.
Lose Hill and Hope village
Association or club 11.81 km
+378 m
-385 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.
Winnats and Cave Dale
Association or club 10.03 km
+381 m
-373 m
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
Two spectacular limestone gorges with an optional ascent to the hillfort and viewpoint on Mam Tor.
Mid to North Peak District
Walker 43.44 km
+1,296 m
-1,316 m
16h 05
Difficult
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
Walk in the Peak District. Will take you from Mid to North of The Peak District.
Castleton to Mam Tor inc Winnats pass
Walker 14.12 km
+508 m
-507 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.
Mam Tor and Cave Dale from Castleton
Walker 
9.11 km
+295 m
-294 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.
Hollins Cross & Lose Hill from Castleton
Walker 9.52 km
+334 m
-334 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.
Speedwell Cavern from Castelton
Walker 5.89 km
+140 m
-142 m
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.
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