Walk lead by Andrew Phillips, 6.6 Miles 1400ft Ascent.
The walk heads south out of Castleton and joins the path up to the caverns, passing Speedwell Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern and Blue John Cavern, before heading up to the base of Mam Tor. The route may follow the road for a short distance, since ground could be very boggy. The route up Mam Tor is laid out with rough slabs, but rather steep in parts, and if the weather is fine there are good views from the summit. The route then follows the ridge via Hollins Cross and Back Tor, with steep climbs to reach Lose Hill., the final summit of the walk. We then descend past Losehill Farm and Spring House Farm towards Losehill Hall Youth Hostel and back down into Castleton.
Distance is 6.6 miles, and total ascent is 1,400 feet. Some parts of the route may be muddy if there has been rain, and there are sections which are rocky. Gaiters and poles are recommended.
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