Continue along this road to the building and pass this through a gate to the right. Continue until you see a track on the left signposted Blue John Cavern. Follow it straight on/right - up the old road that was destroyed in a landslide. ( 8) As you reach Hollins Cross, keep left and descend further passing a copse of trees on your right. Turn left and follow the path that runs perpendicular to the ridge. ( 7) You will arrive at a gate where a few paths intersect. ( 6) Following a little breather, descend Back Tor and retrace your steps a little way. Take the obvious route up to the top of Mam Tor then follow the ridgeline to climb Back Tor. ( 5) Cross this road and take the short grassy climb to the gate at the top. ( 4) Cross the road to the obvious path on the opposite side and follow this until you reach Sheffield Road. Keep going along this path where you will have views of Mam Tor and the Great Ridge. Continue along this track until you reach the second stile on your right go over this and walk through the field with the wall on your left. ( 3) When you reach the rough road, turn right (The Limestone Way continues straight ahead). Rocky terrain and could be slippery in the wet. This section is pretty, atmospheric and with good views of Peveril Castle. ( 2) Take a right onto the Limestone Way and follow it to the top of the hill. At the next junction, turn left onto Market Place and keep War Memorial on your left. ( 1) Take a right at the pub onto Castle Street. Optional additions: camera, gaiters and/or walking poles if you have them.( D/A) Start from the Castleton visitors centre car park. Hand sanitiser and face covering recommended A face mask/covering does not need to be worn, however whilst virus levels remain high it would be recommended in emergency situations to help protect people whilst providing first aid or assistance, or when entering busy cafes and toilet areas. Personal first aid kit (for minor cuts, blisters, sun cream, pain relief and any personal medication). We will have a couple of food stops whilst out on the hill. No Trainers.įood, drink and snacks for the day. Boots will also keep your feet drier than walking shoes in boggy/muddy areas). Walking boots (some areas are rough and uneven so boots that go above the ankle, providing good ankle support, are recommended rather than low cut walking/trail shoes. Spare warm layers (several thinner layers are more versatile than 1 thick). Appropriate walking clothing to keep you warm on the day (no jeans as they can be cold if wet).
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