Great Ridge

The Great Ridge, which is roughly paved to prevent erosion from the large amount of visitors, seperates the vales of Edale and Castleton with the lowest and most often used path up to, or over it, being Hollins Cross. The walk from Mam Tor (the western end of the ridge) to Lose Hill (the eastern end), is approximately 3 Kilometers with the only steep section being Backtor just east of Hollins Cross (see thumbnail) and may not be suitable for the very infirm.

How to Get there

By Road: the minor road (formerly A625) from Chapel-en-le-Frith leads to the foot of Mam Tor, as does the B6061, which leaves the A623 at Sparrowpit. From Bakewell, take the B60012 to Calver and Grindleford and continue to Hathersage. Turn left to follow the A6187 up Hope Valley to Castleton, and continue up the Winnats Pass, then turn right at the top. There is a car park below Mam Nick. From Shefflield, take the A625 to Fox House and then the A6187 to Castleton, and then as for Bakewell.

By Bus: the 200 bus from Chapel-en-le-Frith goes to Castleton via the Winnats Pass - alight at Mam Tor. From Sheffield take the 272 bus to Castleton and walk from the village or pick up the 200 bus up Winnats Pass. From Bakewell, take the 173 bus to Tideswell or Litton and there pick up the 174 Baslow-Castleton bus.