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Limestone Way #8 - Booking Required

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Overview

Completing the Limestone Way. Castleton to Hay Dale via southern edge of Winnats Pass, Eldon Hill and Peak Forest then LW to its finish in Castleton via The Cop, Old Moor and Cave Dale. Short steep gulley ascent near start of walk but alternative grassy hillside ascent if wet weather or for personal preference.
Toilets at start. Optional pub meal after walk.

Saturday, 29 July 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please book on the walk by messaging the leader using the mobile number

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 14905 83029
Nearest postcode:
S33 8WN
what3words:
boomer.waiters.doubts
Start time:
10:00 am

Castleton car park (£6 charge), Cross Street, Castleton. Meet by entrance to Visitor Centre.

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