Thursday, December 19, 2024

Castleton skyline

A delightful Peak District walk with M after arrival in the hostel. We headed direct up small paths to the stone pavement that leads steeply to Lose Hill - sunny but a biting northerly, very cold. We walked along the Great Ridge all the way to Mam Tor, one of England's finest, easiest and most popular hill walks, far more familiar to me from classic fell races like Edale Skyline and Tour of Bradwell. Down to Mam Nick, across the fields to Winnats Pass, and then along to Cave Dale, which I remembered from the Tour of Bradwell and wanted to show M. A nice sheltered contrast to the ridge. Then back via the village. Next day I woke before dawn and ran the same route to Mam Tor, taking variation descent paths.

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