When you reach the road, turn right to return to the train station. From the summit there are fabulous views over the Eden Valley and the Peak District hills. The walk climbs to Hollins Cross, before turning south west to climb to Mam Tor. Just after, head right and ramble across a number of fields, through gates and over stiles, following the public footpath signs to Edale. Start from Edale visitors centre (Easily accessible by train from Sheffield city centre). When you reach the railway bridge, there is a lovely view looking out at the railway line and surrounding hills. Mam Tor, also known as Mother Mountain or the Shivering Mountain because of. Wander through the tiny village before taking another footpath that heads straight along a track. The two hills names have prompted a fanciful tale concerning the outcome of. train meant we didnt have to take the energy-zapping pass over Mam Tor). Cross the road, ignore the track on the left, but head up towards the village of Barber Booth, which you will identify by houses. cycled from Castleton to the start of this adventure, Hope train station. This should be relatively straightforward, and heads diagonally down to the road at the foot of Mam Tor. Head through this gate and ramble through the fields, following the public footpath signs. When heading down the road, you will notice a gate on the left just as the road curves to the right. If you find yourself descending with a little more energy and a desire to see more, here’s an extension to the route that adds on around one mile of flat terrain. Castleton has a small bus station from where buses depart hourly to Sheffield, Tideswell. Walk along this road until you find the trailhead to the right that will take you up the back-way of Mam Tor to the rest of the Great Ridge. Alternative Ending… Around Barber Booth Detour through Barber Booth back to Edale If you dont have a car you can always travel by bus or train. To start, you’ll head towards Edale Road from the train station, where you’ll make a left at the intersection.
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