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Retford Group

We are the Retford 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

  This is a circular walk from Castleton to Hope enjoying the surroundings and history of this lovely part of the Peak District. We begin with a visit to the Odin lead mine and continue through woods to ascend to Hollins Cross. The ascent is on a good even path. We will then walk below the edge to our coffee stop next to the woods. 
  The walk continues towards Losehill farm and then descends to Hope.  
  After lunch we will take the field paths back to Castleton and enjoy good views of our day’s walk.

Sunday, 14 September 2025
Meeting time:
7:30 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
335.3m / 1100ft
Type:
circular

  Good footwear is needed as some of the paths are rocky.

  Walking poles will help especially for the descent.

  You will also need food and drinks.

  There are toilets at the car park.

 IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER PLEASE CONTACT THE WALK LEADER ON THE MORNING OF THE WALK.

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 70637 81231
Nearest postcode:
DN22 6RF
what3words:
tasty.pose.finishing
Meeting time:
7:30 am

From Chapelgate turn left just before the Olde Sun Inn into the car park.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 14911 82981
Nearest postcode:
S33 8WN
what3words:
intend.marshes.comforted
Start time:
9:00 am

From Hathersage take the A6187 through Hope to Castleton.

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