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East Cheshire Group

We are the East Cheshire 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

Overview

From Hope, to the railway sidings, then on the Roman Road to Hope Cross. From there we walk via Jaggers Clough and YHA to Vale of Edale. The we ascend to Hollins Cross and then descend into Castleton from where we follow the river back to Hope.

Moderate walk of 10.3 miles with 1660 ft of ascent (OS Maps) on mostly good paths.

Please bring picnic lunch, snacks and plenty of drinking water.

Sorry no dogs.

Monday, 18 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.6km / 10.3mi
Ascent:
506m / 1660ft
Type:
circular

PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE ON THE DAY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE WALK. NB Finish times are intended as a guide only. You do not need to book a place on this walk. Ramblers Association recommends that all walkers carry ICE (in case of emergency) information

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 17120 83491
Nearest postcode:
S33 6SB
what3words:
treble.magic.withdraws
Start time:
10:00 am

Start: 10am from outside the toilet block at Hope Car Park. Hope Car Park is a pay car park, accepts cards and phone payment, but you can often find free roadside parking nearby.

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