Rural Ramble 1: Edale to Castleton Circular

The following prices apply for this walk:

This walk is easily accessible from both Sheffield and Manchester via public transport. As both of these cities have good connections to the surrounding area, it can also be accessed from many other towns and cities including Derby, Nottingham, Buxton, Chesterfield and Matlock. It can also be accessed by car, although parking can be an issue in Edale on busy days. Full details of how to get to and from the walk will be included in the walk information sheet you will be sent along with your booking confirmation, but detailed information on the various public transport options is also available on our travel information page, which we try to keep as up to date as possible.

Edale is within the areas covered by both the Derbyshire Wayfarer and Greater Manchester Wayfarer day rover tickets. Both may be used on any train services to and from the village at weekends and on Bank Holidays, and the Derbyshire Wayfarer may also be used on the 9:14am train from Sheffield to Edale on weekdays as well. As the Greater Manchester Wayfarer is not valid on weekday trains until 9:30am, it is not possible to use this on the 8:48am weekday train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edale.

Given the nature of this walk, and the fact that some short sections of the route can be quite muddy if the weather has been wet, a good pair of walking boots is essential. The weather around Edale and Castleton can be quite variable and there is little shelter along much of the route, so it is important to also have a good set of waterproof clothing, just in case. As the walk takes place in all weathers, and the section along the "Great Ridge" is very exposed, you may need warm clothing too - even on an otherwise warm and sunny day, the winds on the top of the ridge can be surprisingly cold. It is also recommended that you bring sufficient food and water with you as there are few opportunities to purchase either along the route of the walk, apart from a couple of small shops in Castleton. If you have a reusable water bottle, this can now be refilled for free at the Castleton Visitor Centre.

Unfortunately, this walk is not suitable for wheelchairs due to the terrain involved. Those with other mobility issues may also find difficulty with sections of the route where the ground is very rocky and uneven. For this reason, this walk is not recommended for those with mobility issues.

Yes, this walk is suitable for dogs. However, we do ask that you keep your dog under close control at all times. This is especially important on the sections of the walk that pass through fields where there may be livestock present. If you wish to bring your dog with you, please notify us beforehand.

You can book places on any of our open or scheduled walks via the PayPal button below. Other payment options are available on request - Please e-mail us for details if required.

If you wish to make a Personal Walking Guide booking for this walk, please see our Personal Walking Guide booking page here.

Bookings for open or scheduled walks can be made at any time up to 48 hours before the intended date of your walk, or up to 72 hours beforehand for Personal Walking Guides. We regret that we cannot accept bookings made less than 48 hours prior to the planned start time of the walk (72 hours for Personal Walking Guide bookings).

Please ensure before booking that the date you require is not listed below and on our online calendar as unavailable or fully booked, and that you have read and agree to our terms and conditions.