It will take around 45 mins to walk to Castleton, or you can get the 272 Sheffield’s Peak link bus from the end of station road, into Castleton village which takes around 5 minutes.īus: The 173, 271 or 272 buses all stop in Castleton, running from/ between Bakewell or Sheffield. Most trains will come from Manchester or Sheffield. Train: The closest train station to Castleton is Hope (Derbyshire). This can obviously fill up quickly, so if there are no spaces, you can try the Mam Tor car park, or along the road from Castleton to the start of Winnats Pass (these spaces are free so get there very early to avoid dissapointment!!). Getting to Castleton by:Ĭar: If driving to the Winnats Pass and Mam Tor walk, then the most convenient place to park is the visitor centre car park, which is where this walk starts and ends. The small village is very picturesque with several pubs, cafes, and restaurants, and lots of cute shops selling all kinds of handmade goodies. Hiking Length: 2.5 to 3 hours Getting to CastletonĬastleton is one of the most popular villages in the Peak District and is very accessible by public transport. I have provided photos to help guide you along the same route that I took. You can expect beautiful views over Winnats pass and Hope Valley from the Great Ridge. The walk starts from the Castleton visitor centre, will go up Winnats Pass and down, and then up to Mam Tor and along the ridge, before descending back to Castleton village. There is a large public car park here (parking fees applicable).The Winnats Pass and Mam Tor walk is one of the most spectacular in the Peak District and a favourite of many hikers. The walk starts and ends at the Visitor Information Centre, which also has a café and shop. We recommend The Peak Hotel for a great range of pub food and drinks. Allow 3-4 hours to complete this walk at a moderate pace, allowing for rest stops to take in the views.Ĭastleton has a wide selection of pubs, cafes, restaurants and shops. Be aware that the opening section through Cave Dale is quite rocky and follows the bed of a stream so is often wet underfoot, as is a short section on the way back down from Hollins Cross. For the most part it uses clearly-marked trails and hill paths, with some country lanes.
From there it treks up on to Mam Tor and along the iconic Great Ridge, from where there are magnificent views of the Hope Valley and Edale Valley, before descending back into Castleton. On the way it climbs through the hidden gorge of Cave Dale, offering a wonderful perspective of Peveril Castle.
This stunning Castleton circular walk takes in the most classic views of this beautiful part of the Peak District, starting and ending in the pretty village of Castleton.
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