We are the Greater Manchester & High Peak Area Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
John Rattray
Area long walk.
From Hope station, south to Brough and then west towards Castleton (where there are public loos), we will then ascend to Hollins Cross, walk the ridge to Back Tor and Lose Hill, returning via Hollins Cross and then down to Edale. The early part of the walk is quite flat, then we will do some climbing.
This is a well-walked route for good reason. It has presence and great views.
It's 9.6 miles route with 1730 feet of ascent and will be muddy in places.
Early in the walk there is one road crossing (Hope Road) where we will have to take care and a little later a rail level crossing where we will have to do the same.
No booking required, although we do ask that everyone carries an ICE card - we can supply if needed.
The walks will invariably involve ascent and descent, some of which may be steep. They will usually, depending on the weather, be soft and/or muddy, sometimes with ill defined tracks across fields or moorland - ensure you have appropriate footwear. Please consider your personal fitness and ability before attending the walk - if you're not sure, feel free to contact us for advice on the potential conditions, whilst the leader will base the walk on their own ability and may issue instructions where appropriate, you are ultimately responsible for your own safety. Please wear appropriate clothing for the prevailing weather, plan for the worst and hope for the best, bring any essentials and lunch.
Piccadilly for the 09:48 to Hope
Hope station
Edale station
