Mam Tor and Rushup Edge, Castleton, Derbyshire
Date: Sunday, 17th February 2019
Start time: 10:15
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 10.0 miles
Walk description
After a short walk on the road from Cavern Car Park we then head off to farmland paths taking us past Eldon Hill before arriving at the village of Peak Forest via Old Dam.
After crossing the A623 we then encounter a series of awkward stiles before arriving at Sparrowpit where lunch will be taken. More farmland paths and a short steep climb then take us to the popular footpath over Rushup Edge before arriving back at the start point.
Meeting point and parking
Meeting point: S33 8WA : Park and meet opposite Blue John Cavern, Mam Tor Road, Castleton, Derbyshire
GPS Coordinates: 53.3462475, -1.8047619
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