Tag: <span>Hope</span>

From Mam Tor To Lose Hill And Back Again

From Mam Tor To Lose Hill And Back Again

As quick walks go a trip along the Great Ridge from Mam Tor to Lose Hill is reasonably taxing. While the distance isn’t too great the undulating nature of this Peak District Feature means you have to put a lot of effort into it, especially […]

Mam Tor and The Great Ridge In Winter

Mam Tor and The Great Ridge In Winter

Towering above Castleton and Hope is Mam Tor and the Great Ridge consisting of (from roughly West to East) Rushup edge, Mam Tor, Hollins Cross, Back Tor and Lose Hill. This unmissable feature always looks imposing but in snow it takes on a different quality […]

Café Adventure, Great Food In The Heart of The Peaks

Café Adventure, Great Food In The Heart of The Peaks

David and I were given a warm welcome on our arrival at Café Adventure by the owners Billy & Rachel. The couple have owned the Café Adventure for two years this coming June (2017). They both come from a catering background, Rachel worked in the […]

The Great Ridge

The Great Ridge

The Great Ridge runs from Mam Tor to Lose Hill and separates Castleton from Edale. It’s only about 3 kilometres  long but its changes in height and exposed position make it a good medium difficulty walk, especially in challenging weather, and on the Great Ridge […]