Keep to the left of the triangle, then turn right down Castle Street.Ģ1. Head left towards the small grass triangle.Ģ0. At the bottom of Cave Dale, you will meet a road. Continue on downhill, taking the right fork and heading towards a limestone valley called Cave Dale.

After approx 100-150 metres, turn left over a stone stile/step (next to a farm gate) and follow the path which merges into a field and gradually descends.ġ8. Follow the path to the left, as it merges with a bridleway from the right.ġ7. Follow narrow road straight for almost 1 mile.ġ6. Cross the main A623 road again, and head through the farm gate just over to the right.ġ5. Cross the road, and head through the gate over to the left – again heading downhill via a field.ġ4. As the road begins to curve to the right, take the left fork in the path – heading straight down to the main A623 road via a field.ġ3. Continue following the path, which now heads down hill, eventually running parallel to a road (on your right).ġ2. At the ridge line, turn left and follow the ‘yellow brick road’ to the summit of Mam Tor – marked by a trig point and great views.ġ1.

Note – there is a steeper more direct path to the summit of Mam Tor from here, however this route takes the more gradual approach!ġ0. Don’t go through the gate, instead turn back on yourself and follow the path which runs uphill to the ridge line. Continue along and explore the fasinating ‘broken road’, you will eventually see another gate signalling the top of the broken road.ĩ. The road comes to an end, go through the gate – this is now the bottom of the ‘broken road’.Ĩ. Turn right onto the narrow tarmac road, and continue on as the road winds up hill.ħ. You will eventually arrive at a point of interest, namely a horse-powered ore crusher, previously used to process lead ore.Ħ. Continue along the footpath, heading up hill. Cross a narrow farm road and continue along the footpath, crossing the bridge over the stream.ĥ. Follow the footpath as it curves to the left, eventually running parallel to a stream.Ĥ. The footpath is by a house and runs between two distinctive stone walls.ģ. After approx 150 metres, look out for a signed public footpath on the right side of the road. From Castleton Visitor Centre head right onto Buxton Road.Ģ.

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