

Finally, before leaving the village behind, the Old Nag’s Head pub will appear in front of you to the right.

Continuing on the same road into Edale, you will pass the pretty church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity on your left, and then a further café, Coopers Café. This is a useful information centre and has a small gift shop.Ģ. Continuing on, you will walk past the Moorland Visitor Information Centre which is on your right. You will soon pass the Rambler Inn on your left, which serves good pub food and real ales and has a great pub garden. Just past the café turn left again to walk into Edale village. Walking out of Edale train station through the car park, turn left to walk down the lane that leads past the Penny Pot Café, perfect for tea and cake to set you up for the day. Allow 5-6 hours to complete this walk at a moderate pace, allowing for rest stops to take in the views.The Walkġ. There are pubs and cafés in Edale, but no other refreshment stops on the way, unless you’re lucky enough to catch ice creams for sale at Upper Booth Farm. There are stiles, squeeze stiles and narrow footbridges. The terrain is rocky and very uneven in places, and there are a few steep ascents. The walk starts and ends at Edale train station (S33 7ZP, SK 12312) so it’s easily accessible by public transport. From the summit of Mam Tor you walk along the iconic Great Ridge to Hollins Cross, and then down on hill trails and country lanes back to Edale. You follow the Pennine Way out of the village of Edale, with stunning views all across the Edale Valley, and then follow farm trails through the lovely hamlet of Upper Booth up on to Rushup Edge. For a true countryside day out that gives you a real taste of this part of the world, it’s hard to beat. Moderate pace, allowing for rest stops to take in the views.There’s no question that this circular walk is challenging in places, but it shows off some of the most spectacular views in the Peak District and definitely repays the effort. Allow 5-6 hours to complete this walk at a There are public toilets opposite the train station in Edale. Way, unless you’re lucky enough to catch the local Hope Valley ice creams for In Edale at the start or end of the walk, but no other refreshment stops on the

There are two wonderful pubs and two great cafés Places, and there are a few steep ascents. A great classic Edale Walk Circular that rewards you well. From Mam Tor you walk along the iconic Great Ridge to Hollins Cross, and then down on hill trails and country lanes back to Edale. From Upper Booth you climb up on to Rushup Edge and along the ridge to the summit of Mam Tor, all the time with the most amazing views to both sides of you, of the Hope Valley in one direction and back across the Edale Valley in the other. You follow the Pennine Way out of the pretty village of Edale, with stunning views all across the Edale Valley to Mam Tor, and then follow farm trails to the lovely hamlet of Upper Booth. There’s no question that this circular Edale walk to Mam Tor is challenging in places, but it shows off some of the most spectacular views in the Peak District and definitely repays the effort.
