Welfare Walk - Castleton | Sun 26 May 2024 - 09:00AM

Welcome to the final Sunday walk of the academic year which will be around Castleton, which is home to 4 show caves and the imposing Peveril Castle, in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Castleton is a charming village at the head of the Hope Valley and at the convergence of the gritstone ‘Dark Peak’ to the north featuring moorland plateaus and the limestone ‘White Peak’ to the south, characterised by gently rolling hills dissected by beautiful dales. The most prominent local geographic feature is the Great Ridge running between Mam Tor and Lose Hill. Have a great walk and we hope to see you again next year!

What to bring

  • Walking Boots - NOT TRAINERS
  • Suitable trousers for walking - NOT JEANS
  • 2L of Water (3L on long or hot days)
  • Backpack (20-30 litres is ideal)
  • Waterproof Coat
  • Lunch and snacks
  • Warm Layers - Especially during our colder months. (Don’t forget those hats and gloves)

More information can be found on the gear page

Cost

Members: £13

Non-members: £18

Where to meet us

For the Sunday hikes we provide transport for you to and from the location of the hike. Please see below the timings and location of the bus stops. ARRIVE 5 MINUTES BEFORE TIMINGS

  1. 09:00 - Speaks.Month.Jabs | Tesco Extra taxi rank in Beeston
  2. 09:04 - Hosts.Overnight.Logic | Broadgate Park
  3. 09:07 - Warns.Stir.Secure | Lenton Grove (Humanities)
  4. 09:09 - Number.Villa.Files | David Ross Sports Village
  5. 09:11 - Pulled.Caves.Port | Lincoln Hall
  6. 09:16 - Apply.Extra.Rewarding | Marchwood Close (For Jubilee and Wollaton)
  7. 09:18 - Mole.Retain.Also | Raleigh Park
  8. 09:21 - Client.Gravy.Belt | Willoughby Avenue (For Lenton)
  9. 09:26 - Spray.Unable.Rental | University East Entrance Bus Stop (Dunkirk)
  10. 09:28 - Focus.Giving.Ranked | East Drive Bus Stop
bus route

Walk 1

Walk 1 – Mam Tor

Difficulty Grade: Easy

Walk 1 begins at Castleton Car Park (SK 149 829). Follow the stream northeast and exit the car park through Eades Fold Private Road. Turn left and follow Hollowford Road for 1.5km. Before the road terminates, continue straight and follow the footpath for 750m to reach Hollins Cross. At Hollins Cross, turn left and follow the Great Ridge for 1.5km up to the summit of Mam Tor. Descend the footpath towards Mam Nick Car Park. At the road, turn left and descend the footpath for 250m. Cross the road bearing left and following the footpath for 750m, crossing the road again, to reach Winnats Head Farm. Turn left and follow the footpath for 1.5km passing Blue John Cavern and Treak Cliff Cavern to reach Speedwell Cavern. Cross the road and continue along the footpath for 1.25km into Castleton and finish the walk at The George (SK 150 828).

Walk 2

Walk 2 – Mam Tor and The Great Ridge

Difficulty Grade: Easy

Walk 2 begins at Castleton Car Park (SK 149 829). Cross the A6187 and follow the stream southwest. Turn right and cross the bridge over the stream, then bear right and follow the footpath for 1.25km to reach Speedwell Cavern. Cross the road and continue along the footpath for 1.5km, passing Treak Cliff Cavern and Blue John Cavern to reach Winnats Head Farm. Turn right and follow the footpath for 750m, crossing the road. Bear right and cross the road again and follow the footpath for 250m. At the road, turn right and follow the footpath for 500m to reach the summit of Mam Tor. Continue straight and follow the Great Ridge for 3.25km, passing Hollins Cross and Back Tor before reaching the summit of Lose Hill. Continue to follow the footpath for 500m and it curves down Lose Hill. Bear right and follow the footpath for 1.25km to reach Spring House Farm. Turn right and follow the footpath for another 1.25km, passing YHA Castleton Losehill Hall. Turn left and follow Hollowford Road for 500m into Castleton and finish the walk at The George (SK 150 828).

Walk 3

Walk 3 – Cave Dale, Mam Tor and The Great Ridge

Difficulty Grade: Moderate

Follow the stream northeast and exit the car park through Eades Fold Private Road. Turn left and follow Hollowford Road for 500m. Turn right and follow the footpath for 1.25km, passing YHA Castleton Losehill Hall to reach Spring House Farm. Turn left and follow the footpath for another 1.25km. Bear right and follow the footpath for 500m as it curves up to reach the summit of Lose Hill. Continue straight and follow the Great Ridge for 3.25km, passing Back Tor and Hollins Cross before reaching the summit of Mam Tor. Descend the footpath towards Mam Nick Car Park. At the road, turn left and descend the footpath for 250m. Cross the road and bearing right and following the footpath for 500m. Cross the road again and follow the track for 1.75km. Turn left and follow the Limestone Way for 2.5km, passing through Cave Dale into Castleton. At the road, turn left and finish the walk at The George (SK 150 828).

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