Castleton (Derbyshire) walks

Speedwell Cavern circular walk from Castelton ( Download : PDF )

3.66mi +512ft -515ft 2h10 Easy
Starting point in Castleton (Derbyshire) - 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 ( Download : PDF )

4.55mi +833ft -833ft 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Castleton (Derbyshire) - 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 ( Download : PDF )

5.91mi +1099ft -1106ft 3h40 Average
Starting point in Castleton (Derbyshire) - 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 ( Download : PDF )

5.66mi +968ft -948ft 3h25 Easy
Starting point in Castleton (Derbyshire) - 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 ( Download : PDF )

8.77mi +1637ft -1608ft 5h30 Average
Starting point in Castleton (Derbyshire) - 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.

Old Dam & Sparrowpit from Mam Tor ( Download : PDF )

8.95mi +1040ft -1024ft 5h00 Average
Starting point in Castleton (Derbyshire) - 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.

Mam Tor, Upper Booth and Rushup Edge ( Download : PDF )

7.39mi +1273ft -1270ft 4h30 Average
Starting point in Peak Forest - Derbyshire

This Peak District walk explores some of the highlights of Edale and its surrounding hills. The walk includes Mam Tor, Castleton Ridge, Edale and Ruship Edge. The second half of the walk uses some quieter paths.

Rushup Edge & Edale from Mam Nick ( Download : PDF )

6.56mi +1325ft -1325ft 4h10 Average
Starting point in Peak Forest - 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.

Win Hill from Hope ( Download : PDF )

6.7mi +892ft -892ft 3h50 Average
Starting point in Hope (Derbyshire) - 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 ( Download : PDF )

7.92mi +1424ft -1401ft 4h55 Average
Starting point in Hope (Derbyshire) - 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 ( Download : PDF )

8.55mi +1519ft -1545ft 5h15 Average
Starting point in Edale - Derbyshire

This ridge walk is a very popular excursion mainly because of the excellent views.

Ringing Roger & Edale Cross from Edale ( Download : PDF )

9.16mi +1719ft -1719ft 5h45 Average
Starting point in 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 ( Download : PDF )

9.64mi +1683ft -1686ft 5h55 Difficult
Starting point in 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.

Grindsbrook and Edale Head from Edale ( Download : PDF )

7.81mi +1503ft -1506ft 4h55 Average
Starting point in 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 ( Download : PDF )

7.5mi +1424ft -1404ft 4h40 Average
Starting point in 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.