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Lose Hill – Back Tor (Great Ridge) Loop from Bradwell

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Lose Hill – Back Tor (Great Ridge) Loop from Bradwell

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March 16, 2021

Lose Hill – Back Tor (Great Ridge) Loop from Bradwell

Moderate

03:35

11.9km

3.3km/h

360m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.34 km

Bouncing Bridge

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I didn't try to make it bounce :)

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3.52 km

Lose Hill Summit

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Lose Hill is situated at the end of Great Ridge and provides breathtaking views over Mam Tor, as well as the Hope and Edale valleys. Despite its proximity to Mam …

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4.41 km

Back Tor (Great Ridge)

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This ridge is very wide in comparison to the famous ridges across the UK, just beware on a gusty day if heading up the west to east on Back Tor …

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4.62 km

Back Tor Ascent

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If you are a confident scrambler, I suggest taking the slightly unorthodox route up Back Tor to add a bit of variety. To the left of the main track and …

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6.14 km

Hollins Cross

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Hollins Cross is a col with spectacular panoramic views. There are loads of great trails around here, especially via the Great Ridge to Mam Tor. It can get very busy …

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7.71 km

A lovely stretch of footpath just outside Castleton. Walking through buttercup fields you get fantastic views of Winnats Pass and Peak Cavern.
With unmarked paths and plenty of wooden stiles this reminds me strongly of JRR Tolkien’s ‘Middle Earth’.

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8.86 km

Castleton

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Lying in the lee of mysterious Mam Tor, Castleton is one of the most beautifully-situated villages in the White Peak. With cafes, tearooms, pubs, restaurants, a visitor centre, and lots …

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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.68 km

844 m

784 m

352 m

198 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.87 km

1.39 km

844 m

576 m

569 m

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Lose Hill – Back Tor (Great Ridge) Loop from Bradwell

Bouncing Bridge

Lose Hill Summit

Back Tor (Great Ridge)

Back Tor Ascent

Hollins Cross

View of Winnats Pass

Castleton

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