Peak District - The Great Ridge - 27th June 2010
Location: Peak district, Hope
Route: Hope, Loose hill farm, Loose hill, Back tor, Hollins cross, Mam tor, Winats pass, Castleton, Hope
Map: The Peak District Dark Peak Area - OL1
Route distance: 7.4 miles
Route time: 3 hours
Walk description: This walk is possibly the best ridge walk in the peak district with fine views of Hope valley to the south and the vale of Edale to the north. Starting off in Hope taking a rather steep ascent up loose hill, following the ridge to Back tor then the steep rocky descent path to Back tor nook. Continuing on over Barker bank, Hollins cross and then up to Mam tor to admire the view. The descent from Mam tor takes you through the deep gorge of Winnats pass and back to Hope via Castleton. See photos from the walk and route map below.
Route: Hope, Loose hill farm, Loose hill, Back tor, Hollins cross, Mam tor, Winats pass, Castleton, Hope
Map: The Peak District Dark Peak Area - OL1
Route distance: 7.4 miles
Route time: 3 hours
Walk description: This walk is possibly the best ridge walk in the peak district with fine views of Hope valley to the south and the vale of Edale to the north. Starting off in Hope taking a rather steep ascent up loose hill, following the ridge to Back tor then the steep rocky descent path to Back tor nook. Continuing on over Barker bank, Hollins cross and then up to Mam tor to admire the view. The descent from Mam tor takes you through the deep gorge of Winnats pass and back to Hope via Castleton. See photos from the walk and route map below.