Walk alongside the stream, following the sign for the Peak Cavern, you can pop down the path here to see the entrance to the cave, it only adds a few minutes to the walk and it’s pretty cool to see! Turn left here, walk through the car park and on the other side you’ll reach a cute bridge and a few houses. You’ll go past an old garage, then on the left-hand side of the road there’s a car park with a fingerpost sign. Stage 1 (Castleton Visitor Centre to Winnats Pass)įrom Castleton Visitor Centre, turn right onto the road (A6187) and walk down the pavement for about 200 metres. I use a Silva 4 Expedition Compass, also recommended by Duke of Edinburgh and Mountain Leader Training. I recommend that you have a map and compass with you and are comfortable using on your walk. If you have any specific questions about the Winnats Pass walk please get in touch with me beforehand, via the comments below and I will happily answer any questions. I will include easier options if you want to do a low-level walk through Winnats Pass, which is equally gorgeous!

Secondly, the route I took to the top does involve a very steep part, with a short scramble section, it’s rocky and can be slippy when it’s wet. This week on a trip to Castleton, staying at YHA Castleton I finally walked up on the top of Winnats Pass and it was epic!īefore I continue with the route description for my Winnats Pass walk I need to point out a few important pieces of information to help you decide if this walk is suitable for you.įirstly, there are no safety barriers at the top of Winnats Pass, it’s a sheer drop in some places so please be extremely careful. The drive through Winnats Pass to Castleton in the Peak District is stunning, I always admire the steep cliffs of the pass as I drive through. Winnats Pass walk is one that I’ve wanted to do for ages and I have no excuse for not doing it sooner.

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