Total Distance: 11 miles
Total ascent: 2250 feet
‘A’ WALK CASTLETON – JUN 2015
Like many walks before, this just under 11-mile trek offers
stunning views across the Peaks, particularly from Rushup Edge, but you will be
open to the elements for most of the route so please bring both wind and
rain-proofs with you. Hopefully not
needed, so maybe suncream!
From the car park (with its free toilets!!) we skirt Peveril
Castle to scramble up the impressive Cave Dale gorge. Although tricky underfoot initially, we
eventually break out onto nice grass pathways for much of the way. From the top of the gorge, we route westwards
on the level and on the southern side of the valley to gain a magnificent vista
northwards of Mam Tor and its ridge. We
continue past the Iron Age Eldon Hill, then aim for the western tip of Rushup
Edge.
The afternoon section comprises an easy climb on firm track
up the Edge and along the Ridge to Mam Tor, Hollins Cross, Back Tor and, finally,
Lose Hill – all easy going (ish)! That
leaves a gentle 45- min stroll back to Castleton and refreshment, passing some
pretty cottage gardens on the way.
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