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North and Mid Cheshire Area

North and Mid Cheshire Ramblers organises walks using car, coach and public transport. We walk locally and also in North Wales, Peak District and Lakes

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

The walk begins by walking over Rushup Edge before descending to Sheffield Road. After crossing the road we follow quiet lanes towards Old Dam before walking through Oxlow Rake and Cave Dale into Castleton. Leaving Castleton we walk to the base of the ridge and ascend to Hollins Cross and then over Mam Tor back to the car park. One busy road to cross but good visibility of road. 3 ascents, 2 gradual & 1 steep ascent to Hollins Cross. Rocky descent in Cave Dale. 2050 ft asc. Tel 07907024305. Full Day. Bring lunch and adequate liquids. Booking is essential and opens from 29/07/2025. Book using https://nmc-ramblers.org.uk/ or click link below.
Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 12395 83211
Nearest postcode:
S33 8WA
what3words:
happy.aquatics.stopwatch
Start time:
10:00 am

Mam Nick NT CP off Sheffield Rd (old A625) (P&D NT cards only) or park in lay-by [SK 12532 83164] & meet at CP

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