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We are the Sheffield Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

We start by walking up Cave Dale, a stony path with one steep very rocky section before it opens out to a broad grassy path.  Leaving Cave Dale we walk towards Windy Knoll, along Rushup Edge and down Chapel Gate (another very stony path) to Edale. We walk through fields, lanes and tracks to Edale station (drop off point), continuing to the path up to Backtor Nook. This is a steep but good grassy path. From the ridge we descend back to Castleton.

Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
689.8m / 2263ft
Type:
circular

8.30 am 272 bus from the interchange to Castleton 

Toilets in Castleton and Edale

no dogs

please text leader for more information 

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 15000 83001
Nearest postcode:
S33 8WH
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Start time:
9:30 am

Castleton bus turnaround

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking