We are the Retford Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Barbara C.
Our walk begins in Cavedale, an atmospheric place carved out of the valley by glaciers, leaving steep sides and rocky outcrops. Initially this is a rough, rocky ascent on limestone and can be slippery when wet! The castle sits high above us as we climb. We leave the valley behind and continue through lead mining country to Old Dam and Eldon Hill. We will take an optional look at the quarry.
The hard work of the day is done! We soon have views of Mam Tor and the Great Ridge as we head for our lunch break at Windy Knoll.
Our return to Castleton is down Winnats Pass with high limestone ridges - know to the Romans as Windy Gates - a great way to end the day!
Good footwear is a must for this walk.
Walking poles will be a good help if you are used to them.
Please bring food and drinks for our breaks.
There are toilets in the car park.
IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER PLEASE CONTACT THE WALK LEADER ON THE MORNING OF THE WALK.
From Chapelgate turn left into the car park just before the Olde Sun Inn
From Fox House follow through Hathersage and Hope into Castleton, the road goes left then right and down to a mini roundabout, turn right into the car park by the visitor centre. Charge: £6.80. for the day.
