647 Castleton to Hope

The first time we did this walk it was Christmas and as we came back into Castleton the surrounding hills had vanished into the dark while everywhere was tinsel and a blaze of coloured lights. It can be delightful then, but whatever the season it's a walk that is surprisingly quiet, getting you away in a moment from the crowds as you cross the fields to the neighbouring village of Hope. Then, after an easy return beside Peakshole Water, there's an afternoon tea to enjoy and a visit to the million pound Castleton Centre.

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LOCATION: Six miles east of Chapel-en-le-Frith
START: Castleton pay & display car park,
Grid ref: SK149830 Postcode: S33 8WN
DISTANCE: 5 miles
GRADE: Easy with a gentle ascent
TIME: 3 hours
MAP: Explorer OL - Dark Peak Landranger 110
REFRESHMENTS: Spoilt for choice in both Castleton & Hope
EN ROUTE: Loose Hill, Peakshole Water, Crimea Farm


This walk was originally published by
The Manchester Evening News

   
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