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Trafford Group

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

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
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Overview

BOOKING REQUESTED

An airy route through the lesser-walked countryside south-west of Castleton. Old mining tracks and back lanes meander amid rolling hilly limestone pasture land, with a wealth of grand vistas. The Pennine Bridleway then leads to a ridge walk finish along Rushup Edge,with stunning views.  Risk assessment: Care needed crossing main road several times.  Some walking on minor roads.  Livestock in fields.

Thursday, 7 August 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
353.9m / 1161ft
Type:
circular

Please contact the walk leader if you wish to bring a dog.  Please let the walk leader know of any health issues they should be aware of.

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 19441 69767
Nearest postcode:
DE45 1QG
what3words:
defender.revise.cubed
Start time:
10:30 am

Village car park off Fennell Street, Ashford in the Water. Honesty box suggested £2. Alternative parking on the roadside or outside the church round the next corner.

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