Turn right to follow this track for about 200 metres. � almost immediately there is another gate and stile. Pass through the gate (or climb the stile) � � leading to the corner of a field with a wide gateway and stile. � and opens out onto a limestone plateau.Ĭontinue to follow the main path as it passes through a couple of narrow gates � � not forgetting to turn round to admire the view of Peveril Castle, perched above the dale on its western side.

The path climbs gradually through a steep-sided limestone gorge � Turn right to follow the track between cottages.

Look out for the small brown finger post on the left, pointing towards Cavedale. Follow the road round to the left, passing through Market Place. Leave the car park and turn left along the road towards the village centre. Get directions by public transport and car with Transport Direct. Lin enjoyed the homemade soup at the Causeway Shop whilst I enjoyed a cream tea, with warm, scones, jam and clotted cream. All paths and tracks are well-used and easy to follow.Ĭastleton Visitor Centre (Peak District National Park Authority). The return to Castleton is via a paved ridge walk, followed by a steep descent. A further short, steep climb leads to the summit of Mam Tor. This walk starts from one of the Peak District's honeypots, and leads up a typical limestone gorge onto the limestone plateau. It provides stunning views in all directions, and so is a very popular. Mam Tor stands on the boundary of the limestone scenery of the White Peak and the gritstone moorland of the Dark Peak. Route: Click here to view the route superimposed on GoogleEarth (GoogleEarth must be installed on your computer in order to view - click here to download GoogleEarth). Sheet OL1 Peak District - Dark Peak area.

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Mam tor walking route