Walk Leaders: Rhys & Emma

Difficulty: Moderate

Start time: 11:45

End time: 16:00

Start point: Castleton Bus Station

Start point - What 3 Words: ///spark.tarred.whiplash

End point (if not circular): N/A

Distance (in miles): 8.12

Ascent (in meters): 520

Is your walk dog friendly?: No

Full description:

Hitting most of the key landmarks of the Castleton vicinity, we climb out of the village up to Lose Hill for our first viewpoint. We then track along the ridge to Mam Tor before crossing east of Winnats Pass (where we may be able to see the entrances to the Blue John and Treak Cliff Caverns)

We navigate round to join the Limestone Way and descend (Princess Bride style) through the Cavedale valley, under the silhouette of the Norman Castle back to Castleton where a wide range of cafes and pubs await.

We will pick a suitable spot for lunch depending on conditions. Please bring food as we are not expecting to pass substantial facilities until we return to Castleton.

Public transport or car sharing options:

The 272 bus departs Sheffield Interchange at 10:33 and arrives in Castleton at 11:39. We will wait for this bus if it is late.

Return buses are at 16:25 and 18:20. Alternatively, car shares can be arranged in the Meetup comments. Please car share where possible as parking can be difficult in a busy Peak District village at the weekend and as a group we would like to keep our car footprint to a minimum.