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Peak Forest 9.4 mile

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Overview

This walk heads north east and on Old Moor picks up the Limestone Way down Cave Dale into Castleton. Then north west for a steady climb up to Hollins Cross and along the ridge path to Mam Tor.  Now head south, down across Windy Knoll, past Slitherstone Hill, through Watts Plantation back to Peak Forest.

Sunday, 10 September 2023
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.1km / 9.4mi
Ascent:
513.6m / 1685ft
Type:
circular

At Hollins Cross views across Edale Valley to Kinder Scout.

Features

  • Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 11417 79438
Nearest postcode:
SK17 8EL
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Meeting time:
9:15 am

As walkers may be parked all along Church Lane please meet in front of the church.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 11430 79470
Nearest postcode:
SK17 8EL
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Start time:
9:30 am

Road side parking on Church Lane, Peak Forest.

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE