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High Peak Group

We are the New Mills 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
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Overview

Please contact the leader to join the walk, this helps the leader and provides your contact details in case of late change. If then you are unable to attend, please cancel with leader (phone or text) so they are not waiting for you. Thank you. 

From Castleton we ascend the paths past Trea Cliff and Blue John Cavern and up to Mam Tor an ascent of about 1000ft. We then follow the ridge passing Hollins Cross and Black Tor to Lose Hill. Descending back to Castleton via Crimea Farm, Riding House, Losehill Hall and the Study Centre into Castleton. 

Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:10 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
340m / 1115ft
Type:
circular

We normally stop for a drink after about an hour walking and we stop for lunch at about 12:30 so bring along a hot or cold drink and a packed lunch. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 00221 85197
Nearest postcode:
SK22 4NG
what3words:
resonated.villa.flagging
Meeting time:
9:30 am

New Mills Coop car park for optional car share to start.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 14726 82904
Nearest postcode:
S33 8WP
what3words:
neatly.survived.enhancement
Start time:
10:10 am

Parking on Buxton Road, Castleton is free (Do not park in car park). Parking on the left just after the 30mph signs. Those going direct to the start to please advise the leader in case of any late changes.

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