Cave Dale in the Peak District is one of those hidden secrets. In a popular place, like Castleton, everyone heads for Mam Tor and the Great Ridge, which is a fantastic route. But this short circular walk includes the secret valley of Cave Dale and Mam Tor in one walk. From the quaint village of […]
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A wonderful 10-mile loop from Edale, Derbyshire finishing with Mam Tor, now that’s a perfect end to a walk! This route begins in Edale village and follows the Pennine Way National Trail up Jacob’s Ladder before veering off to Brown Knoll, Rushup Edge and eventually to Mam Tor summit before descending back to the start. […]
Want to hike up Mam Tor in the Peak District but not sure what walk is best for you? At a height of 517 metres (1,696 ft), Mam Tor is one of the most well-known hills in the Derbyshire, Peak District. Of course, Kinder Scout gets a shoutout for being the highest point too but […]
Walking along the Great Ridge from Lose Hill to Mam Tor is one of my favourite walks in the Peak District. It’s also a very popular walk but when you’re walking along the ridge with the valleys either side, you’ll see why. This route will take you from Castleton up to Lose Hill summit then […]
Most people’s first experience of Winnats Pass will be driving through the pass via the road. It really is one of those wow moment and if you’re lucky to be the passenger you can really take it all in! This walk takes you above Winnats Pass and the views really are amazing. The route starts […]
Have you ever wondered where the best views in the Peak District are? If you love a good viewpoint for sunrise or sunset then here you might be able to find some good spots. There are many popular places to visit in the National Park but here I will share with you my top 12 […]
Mam Tor walk from Castleton is a beautiful walk to add to your Peak District list. In fact, it is so beautiful, it’s up there with the most popular walks in the UK, which does also mean it can be a busy place to visit, especially on weekends when the weather is good. Mam Tor […]
Rushup Edge walk is a wonderful day out, you get to experience the Peak District from up high and on a clear day, it means you have the best views of the Hope Valley. This route starts from Barber Booth, which is a quieter place to park than nearby Edale, but if you’re catching the […]
The ultimate long-distance hike in the Peak District has to be the Edale Skyline walk. The Edale Skyline route is a well known fell running race but of course, you can do it as a long-distance walking challenge too! It takes you along the ridges and hills surrounding the Hope Valley high above Edale village. […]