176: Castleton, Cave Dale and Mam Tor (Peak District 2022)

PEAK DISTRICT GROUP WALK WITH LOU AND LOL FEATURING CASTLETON, CAVE DALE AND MAM TOR
"Castleton, Cave Dale and Mam Tor”
Filmed 6th August 2022
Post-production completed 9th August 2022
*Contains some swearing*
Filmed in the Peak District in the county of Derbyshire. Locations include Castleton, Cave Dale, Mam Tor, Hollins Cross, Back Tor, Lose Hill, Peveril Castle and Winnats Pass.
Written, presented, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach.
Special thanks to Dennis and Jan Kelsall and Let’s Go Peak District for their information used in my research for this film.
Click here for a map showing the route of the walk: explore.osmaps.com/route/2929...
Link to Lou and Lol’s KZbin channel: / louandlolstravels
DISCLAIMER: Although I work hard to ensure all information is correct to the best of my knowledge, I am only featuring information I have found online during my research when putting this film together, so I cannot guarantee that there are no mistakes or errors.
As with all the films I make, this is a mini-movie of my personal journey along the walk, in which I might share some of my own personal stories, and not actually intended to be a guide to the area.
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[@LouandLolsTravels]

This route was great as you've got a bit of everything ; Castleton itself, the limestone Gorge of Cave Dale and then the open field leading to Mam Tor and the ridge. A firm favourite walk of ours. Great day 👍

[@solitaryrambler]

I loved this route and it was nice to get the opportunity to film it. I would have filmed this walk at some point anyway, but as you had organised the group walk I thought it would nice to do it then. It was indeed a great day and as always thanks for organising 👍😀

[@westcountrywanderings]

Fabulous seeing you both on this video on Patrick's brilliant Solitary Rambler channel! Great work 👍😊 Keep walking! 👣 Look forward to your next video 🙂📷 Cheers, Paul

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Gutted that I missed this one, I wouldn’t mind doing Mam Tor again at some point. You can see why it’s so popular with walkers. Thanks for taking us along. A great watch Patrick 😀

[@solitaryrambler]

Shame you missed it Rachel, but I bet Lou and Lol will arrange this walk again as it's a popular one. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend 👍😊xx

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

A great team with you there Patrick. I certainly agree with you about the beauty of the village of Castleton, and it's never lost it's charm, by the amount of visitors that go to the place each year, obviously being attracted by the Blue John mines and the gorgeous scenery surrounding. Cave Dale is one that I've never explored, but it looks very inviting, as is Peveril Castle. The trek up to Mam Tor is well worth the undertaking, as it's well paved some of the way, and the views from the top are stunning. A very enjoyable video, and thank you for the production.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching and commenting Ffranc. Castleton is always busy but that's to be expected. Definitely worth doing Cave Dale if you get the chance 👍

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Brilliant walk indeed Patrick. I can see why you love Castleton so much. It’s certainly a fantastic walking area. Winnats Pass is spectacular too isn’t it? Like driving through the Alps! Great to see the little cameo from Lou and Lol and their walking group. I’ll have to join you all on one of the group walks at some point. An enjoyable and informative watch as always Patrick. 😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Anthony, yeah Castleton is fab even if it does get sooooo busy. I drive up though Winnats for work more than in my own time, but it never fails to amaze me how spectacular it is. It was great to join Lou and Lol on their group walk, I've been on several now. Hopefully you can come along sometime Anthony 😊 Thanks as always for watching, all the best 👍

[@kathrynbrock1558]

A beautiful walk. The whole area is wonderful. Castletown holds memories for me because I have a blue John pendant bought for me by my mum the year she died. I’ve not been in any cavern as I don’t like enclosed caves and get a bit of vertigo. Great memory, thank you. I have also climbed Mam Tor but it was really drizzly so I couldn’t see anything from the top and had to come straight down.

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Kathryn, thanks for watching. Nice to have a memory of Castleton. I wouldn't be able to go in the caves either for the same reasons as you. All the best 👍

[@dapurasti976]

thanks for sharing my friends

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@Greatoutdoorswalks2061]

Fantastic Walk Lovely Day for Walking Love Castleton Cheers

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks for watching 👍

[@anndeakin6763]

A great walk again thanks Patrick more people out today on this stunning walk thanks from. Ann DeakinWarwick

[@westcountrywanderings]

Loved seeing the Castleton area again - not been that way since a Geography field trip in the early 1980s! Great walk and video Patrick!

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks for your great comments and for taking the time to watch! 👍

[@lindaking9222]

Beautiful walk…Castleton a lovely village..thanks

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Linda, thanks for watching 👍

[@CarolandDerek]

Love Blue John Stone. What lovely views. Couldn’t make those steps 🙏👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Carol and Derek! 😀 The views are amazing, but yes there are a lot of steps on this walk 👍

[@joejillfariss218]

What a beautiful day and fantastic views. Fun to see you enjoying a group walk!

[@solitaryrambler]

It was, thanks again 👍

[@TeaInValhalla]

Love good group walk, we used to have a walking club and would do 8 miles every Wednesday after work 🤗🗺🧭

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice idea that, I've not done a midweek evening group walk before 😊

[@gisellebolotin8237]

One day I hope I can do such a beautiful walk ….magic .Thankyou

[@solitaryrambler]

I hope so too! 👍

[@christelbraune4530]

Today I have to report again. As a big Fan of England it was once agin an experience tobe able to accompany you. Thank you for the wonderful Videos 🙂

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

A classic walk indeed Patrick epic gorges, people and all. Ha, Castleton? A ton of people. I can see why it's popular it's simple in an Idyllic place. Great to start and finish a sociable walk from to what with the pub. But that must have been fun with all them folks. Lou and Lol seemed in fine spirits. Well, I don't blame you for staying on - the views from the castle were spectacular. Defensively impregnable up there I'd imagine. I could see you animated by the day. Good going. Have a great week ahead. Mark

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Mark, one epic and classic day. Castleton just gets mega busy, but I accept that. Not a place I visit often in my own time, but it's great when I do. It's always a fun day on one of Lou and Lol's group walks. There were a few new people this time too. Yeah by the time the walk was over, it was nice to have a quick chinwag in the pub garden, then it was worth my getting those last few shots up at the castle with the sunlight as it was. I was definitely feeling animated, great company on a brilliant walk again. Thanks as always Mark, take care down there and have a great week too. All the best 👍

[@WyeExplorer]

@@solitaryrambler Hey we like epic Patrick landscape and people. Sounds like you had the right mix in the day. That's good. A pleasure - I will take care, you to.

[@maggi666]

One of our favourate places. If you can walk Cavedale and all and the great ridge your fitter than you think Patrick. We ador that ridge, weve been visiting castleton for mabe 40 0dd yrs,

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Maggi, yes it's a lovely walk. I was aching when I got home, but to me that's a sign of a great walk! 👍🙂

[@maggi666]

@Solitary Rambler Those are the aches I love Patrick. Can't wait to do that one again. It's always windy on that ridge lol

[@luker2981]

Have a lovely weekend Patrick. All the best.

[@solitaryrambler]

Cheers Luke, you too 👍

[@walkinderbyshire]

Beautiful walk Patrick, with a great bunch by the looks of it. Thanks for taking us Peveril castle at the end - great way to finish the hike. Catch you soon

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Leigh, thanks for watching and commenting. Glad you enjoyed it, see you soon 👍

[@russ3994]

Well Patrick Castleton looks gorgeous we have decided that will be our next place to visit when we come back in the new year ! fantastic once again Patrick you have done it again absolutely great !!

[@solitaryrambler]

You defo need to visit this area Russ. It always gets busy, but it's still worth visiting. Thanks for watching and for your great comments 👍

[@stevew585]

Hi Patrick, Thanks for this wonderful video! I will be doing this exact walk on Tuesday, never been to the Peak District before, looks incredible. Your video was so descriptive, just perfect. BIG Thanks!

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad it was helpful Steve! Hope you enjoy the walk and your first visit to the Peak District, you won't be disappointed. Thanks for watching 👍

[@kevinhowardsalt]

Another very enjoyable video Patrick, thanks for posting

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Kevin, thanks for watching 👍

[@Royalawg]

Superb ! Thank you so much !

[@solitaryrambler]

You are welcome Angus, thanks for watching! 👍

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Hello Patrick that was quite the walk , and you carried on for more after must admit we did enjoy the little extra at the end . I am always amazed at the flagstone paths the amount or work and very hard work at that and time it must of taken to do it. Great video thank you Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Shaun, yes it was worth putting in the effort to get the extra footage before and after the group walk. They're amazing those flagstone paths aren't thry, think they are placed by helicopter. Thanks for watching 👍

[@shaunmckenna1923]

@@solitaryrambler Thank you Patrick thats interesting that they used a helicopter hahahaha sure beats a wheelbarrow . Great stuff keep the videos coming .

[@steveball1959]

Hi Patrick, we're a bit late in watching this and obviously it's a little different to your usual solo walks, we've tried watching quite a few other walking films on KZbin, but then some films just don't suit us and maybe our expectations, your films however we find them excellent and they're compulsive viewing, the commentary your filming style and the music come together fantastically, it's your own unique style which you've developed over the years, as for this walk its one we've done a few times and I must say Cave Dale is a pig underfoot as for Mam Tor to Lose Hill we tend to do midweek as weekends can be manic, as you can see in your film, so once again thank you and until next time.

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Steve, thanks for watching as always and for all your kind comments, that is much appreciated. Yes this is a different type of film to what I normally do, but the day of Lou and Lol's group walk fitted in well with the other walks I had filmed recently around that area. I always expect Castleton and the Great Ridge to be busy, as it was here, but it's still a lovely walk. Thanks again, all the best 👍

[@TeaInValhalla]

Like button tickles 👍 🪶 happy Friday Patrick 😊

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Good morning! 😀

[@TeaInValhalla]

@@ramblingracheltrailtales morning Rach! 🌄

[@solitaryrambler]

Good morning Ceri and Kat! Happy Friday to you too 👍😊

[@TeaInValhalla]

Cave Dale ie a little bit special! ❤️

[@solitaryrambler]

Yes it's pretty wonderful 😊

[@roseltamangbinodlimboo]

That's really beautiful place and I enjoyed watching. New subscriber here

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching and subscribing! 👍

[@heydenharrison143]

You brought back very happy memories again Patrick.In the early 60's I could cycle up Winnats - not now though! What a beautiful country we live in.No need to get on a plane to experience it.Thanks as always. By the way - had a very interesting tour of the White Peak distillery in Ambergate on the banks of the River Derwent yesterday.(an area you will know well).Some good walks around there too - Shining Cliff Woods etc.Cheers Patrick

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Heyden. I drive up Winnats a lot, but certainly couldn't cycle it! 😂 Yeah know the area around Ambergate too 👍

[@SetForAdventures]

Fabulous film Patrick really nice to see the interaction with loo lol made for a cool video 😊👍 Cave Dale was epic (a new place to me ) and the great ridge wow fantastic 😊🙏🏼🙌 As always a big like from me 😊🙏🏼 Best wishes Simon 😊🙏🏼🏔

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Simon, glad you enjoyed this 😀 It was nice to have Lou and Lol in this, as well as the other members of the group who came along for this walk. Yeah Cave Dale and the Great Ridge are epic indeed. Thanks Simon for watching and for all your kind support as always. Have a great week 👍😀

[@SetForAdventures]

@@solitaryrambler cheers Patrick best regards 😊👍

[@healthyandwealthycooking1921]

really appreciate your talent and art skill 🌻🌹🌹 Awesome presentation i really like it Thank you dear for sharing such a fantastic Biglike and support stay safe and happy🌻🌻🌻

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jeffallinson8089]

What astonishing views. Seriously, who needs to go overseas when we have so many amazing places like this literally all over the British Isles? Those who choose to ignore what we have are seriously missing out. Thanks again Patrick, another top notch video which I genuinely really enjoyed. Thanks for your hard work and effort.

[@solitaryrambler]

That's what I always say Jeff, never need go abroad with scenery like this. There sure are lots who do so, but don't visit more local places. Many thanks as always Jeff for your kind words and for watching 👍

[@erikanascimento2136]

Beautiful walk

[@solitaryrambler]

Yes it was thanks for watching 🙂

[@mickbutler9407]

Great video Patrick love Castleton did mam tor and loose hill the views r fantastic must get back there some time in the near future

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for watching Mick, yes it's certainly worth a visit 👍

[@frankfitzgerald5832]

So many highlights in this one Patrick ...Superb Landscapes great company ...and such an enjoyable watch..also good to see you looking so happy ..Youve got some great friends and really came out in this video patrick...Thank You So Much for once again showing us such delightful scenes around the beautiful peak district....As ever regards Frank & Lee.....

[@solitaryrambler]

It was great filming a group walk for a change, not something I would normally do, but it just fitted in nicely with the other walks I've filmed recently in the same area. They are a great bunch of people in the group. Pleased you enjoyed this Frank and Lee, many thanks as always for watching. Have a great weekend 👍

[@jeanwainwright598]

Thank you for another beautiful walk Castleton holds a lot of memories for us as we visited many times with Stan and Rose on our holidays. We had lunch at Rose cottage.

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Dave and Jean, thanks for watching as always. Nice to have great memories of these places 👍

[@thepeakdistrictviking]

Cracking video and you shot a bit outside our house on the market place!!!

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for watching! Nice place where you live 👍

[@annieabfab6258]

Thank you once again Patrick.👋🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇦🇺🐨

[@solitaryrambler]

You are very welcome Annie 👍

[@billmitchell604]

Great walk ,great veiws and another beautiful church .Thanks for making this video .

[@solitaryrambler]

My pleasure Bill, thanks for watching as always 👍

[@russ3994]

WOW !! Patrick Cave dale & Mam Tor walks fantastic again looks amazing can not wait to come back thanks again for a great video !!

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it Russ, thanks for watching 👍

[@sandroporto3069]

Fan-bleed-tastic video. Congratulations on your 176th. Better and better. Impressive.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you very much Sandro! All the best 👍

[@michaeldenham9681]

Another very enjoyable film. I had forgotten just how beautiful Cavedale is, so long is it since I was there. As for Mam Tor, it was always a busy place but seems much more so now. I've been there many times, but my abiding memory is of the time a friend and I sat down and opened our rucksacks for lunch, only to hear a thundering of little hooves and then to see two sheep appearing over the hill and head straight to us in the expectation of food. I didn't know sheep had such acute hearing! Thanks for letting us join you on another good outing.

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Michael, yes I too had forgotten the beauty of Cave Dale. Mam Tor I tend to avoid for the reasons you've mentioned, but as Lol and Lol had organised a group walk I thought it would be a good opportunity to try and film it. The Great Ridge is always really busy, so the couple of sheep you would have heard during your visit are seriosuly outnumbered by the visitors there today! 😂 Many thanks for watching Michael, have a great weekend 👍

[@geetafashiondesigner3572]

Very beautiful airya

[@stephmcghie8732]

Excellent thankyou Patrick what beautiful scenery am thinking of planning a weekend in Castleton....Happy memories 😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching Steph, enjoy your weekend in Castleton 👍

[@claireEt9055]

Thanks Patrick. I just love this part of the Peak District. Enjoyed the film as always 👍🏻

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Claire as always for watching and for your kind comments 👍

[@glennswalks7693]

Hi Patrick thanks for taking us with you on this walk, I love Castleton like you and over the years I’ve had lots of Walks around this lovely part of the Peak District in all kinds of Weather. Unfortunately I’m not out and about now because my wife is very poorly with Cancer and I’m looking after her, I do hope to be out again one day atb Patrick Cheers Glenn it’s a 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️ from me

[@solitaryrambler]

Hi Glenn, great to hear from you as always. You'll know Castleton well of course from your visits there. I am truly sorry to hear about your wife. I really hope that things get better for her very soon. I will be thinking of you during this time Glenn. All the best and take care both of you 👍

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

Brilliant walk Patrick. I've hiked Mam Tor only twice but not on this route. Those stairs up are unforgiving. Each step is a bit over a stride. But no rail. Why should there be? Yes the hike up to Back Tor from Hollins Cross is a hard one. Up there you took a few seconds filming the flat rock overlooking the Vale of Edale. That's the cover shot for my channel. 🙂 I found the broken road to Hollins Cross, Lose Hill and back to Mam Tor a slog. I can't imagine how tiring it would be from Castleton AND adding on the old Castle and Winnats Pass. You have some stamina Patrick. But what you did made for a beautiful vlog. It is nice to view things from other people's perspective. Im glad you didn't lose anything from your pack. Thank you for sharing.

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Chris, yes those steps are not easy, but the walk is so lovely. I can see now the flat rock on your cover shot, nice one 🙂 I've never walked along the broken road, only ever seen it from this walk. It was a 10 hour day for me filming this, with a break in Castleton after the walk and before I did Peveril Castle and Winnats Pass, but I'm so glad I made the effort to do so. I was aching when I got home, but it was a good feeling as I knew it had been a great day. Thanks again Chris for watching, have a great weekend 👍

[@peterh8970]

Love that area of the Peak District. Many familiar landmarks in your video. Brilliant video, thanks for sharing your walk!

[@solitaryrambler]

My pleasure Peter and thank you for watching and commenting 👍

[@notreallyi]

What a shot at 6:38! Looks like a scene from a classical painting.

[@solitaryrambler]

Yes it look great doesn't it! Thanks for watching 👍

[@maxmoore9955]

Ive Mountain Biked down Cave Dale .It was very Technical i can tell you .( Think they've stopped Mountain biking now ) Ive also worked on the Visitor centre for Pevril Castle .Turning an old Cottage in to the visitor centre. Very hard work through the winter i can tell you.

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Like you say....Fanbleedingtastic...you certainly crammed a lot into your day Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Howdy Steve, thanks for watching. Have a fab weekend 👍

[@doubles6508]

Randomly watching this a year to the day. 😂

[@solitaryrambler]

👍

[@nuinmarnuinmar5321]

Lovely walk Mr P, thank you!

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

[@kellyshaw7271]

Thanks to your recommendation a few months back, i subscribed to Lou and Lols channel. I did notice you on some of their vids. So nice to see you out in a group and enjoying walking. That was some walking you did there and such a long day for you too. I love castleton but I've not been around Pevril castle since 1985 (showing my age). I really enjoyed this one. It brought back lots of happy memories of days gone by. Thank you Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Great that you subbed to Lou and Lol's channel Kelly. Yes I've appeared in a few of their vids and have enjoyed joining them on some of their walks. It was a 10 hour day for me filming this one as I had a couple of hours extra filming before and after the group walk, but for me it was really worth making that effort for this. Glad it brought back some nice memories for you too Kelly, have a great weekend 👍

[@khvarnfar315]

nice​ to​ meet​ you​ new​ friend​

[@kantaberry6286]

Love your videos. Can you do a video on what you pack in your bag when you’re on a long walking trail

[@solitaryrambler]

Pleased you enjoy them, thanks for watching 👍

[@chriskiwi2601]

Great walk, fantastic views Patrick. Nice to see people out enjoying themselves. Keep the videos coming from NZ.

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Chris, pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. I've not had a chance to get out filming since this, so I don't know yet when any new films will be posted 👍

[@jbwcanute]

Hi Patrick that was a lovely walk and nice for you to have company. It looked hard work on some parts. Really love your walks. have a good weekend :)

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Jean, thanks for watching and for your lovely comments. It was hard filming this actually, but very much worth it for the results. Have a great weekend too 👍

[@CountrysideWalking]

I really did enjoy watching this film Patrick. Scenery and weather great. I remember Castleton and climbing Mam Tor with our walking group a while back. I was always at the back, so brings back memories. Lovely to see and join your walking group. You did well filming on the go too which is what I do, not from choice though, just keep up. Nice arrangement of music. Pleasant to hear. (p.s. will check out Lou and Lol walking group channel.)

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Shanita, pleased you enjoyed this. Yes this was a first for me to film a group walk, but it just fitted in nicely with the others I've done recently in the same area. There was a lot more camera shake in my filming this time as I was handholding it a lot more, rather than setting up the tripod. Thanks for you nice comments on my music too. Hope you enjoy Lou and Lol's channel. Have a great weekend 👍

[@archiebald70]

Great walk and video Patrick. I do wish people would stop the piling up of stones.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for watching John and for your kind words 👍

[@Elfwald]

Bloomin heck! What happened to this news you've been teasing us with? 😂😂😂 Have I missed it? Really good video though? 👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Not had time to talk about it yet, but really, it's not that exciting to be honest 😂 Thanks for watching 👍

[@VTsnaps]

Devil's Arse :DDDD I am laughing so hard :D I mean giving such a name to something so beautiful, sure, why not, it is surely a very British humour to do that I guess :D

[@solitaryrambler]

It's fab isn't it! 👍

[@hughsleggs2632]

Another blinder! Thanks. A question though.... Could you give us some idea of how far your walk was? I know this is pretty lazy and I should look it up, but a general idea would be welcome.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for that Hugh. Please see the description below the video

[@bluessky3905]

Absolutely love your stuff, meticulously produced, brilliantly entertaining & informative. Thank you..👍

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoy it and many thanks for your kind comments! 👍

[@slimrockwrestlers7334]

Where's the place to find out about all these walks that are going on on the nearby areas

[@solitaryrambler]

Are you referring to the walks lead by Lou and Lol here? They've got a Facebook page: facebook.com/groups/277632820791423

[@slimrockwrestlers7334]

@@solitaryrambler thanks I've sent them a request to join

[@paulbeachcroft3323]

Well I’ll say it again. Living in Hope, died in Castleton😀😀😀😀😀

[@solitaryrambler]

You said it again indeed Paul 😂😂😂

[@paulbeachcroft3323]

@@solitaryrambler another great film mate 😂😂😂😂

[@richardchan9595]

Fun scenic walk with friends. Thank you for sharing Patrick!

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching Richard 👍