Great Ridge — Local services in High Peak

The Great Ridge, stretching between Lose Hill and Mam Tor in the Peak District, is one of the most iconic walks in the area. The path is well-defined and accessible, though the steady ups and downs along the ridge can feel like a good workout. Along the way you’re treated to spectacular views on both sides, with Edale Valley to the north and Hope Valley to the south. It was an amazing feeling to walk along the ridge, high above the valleys, and look out over such a sweeping and...

Absolutely gorgeous walk, moderate, I am very slow myself so it took me 3.5h to go from Edale train station upto the Mam Tor, through the great ridge to Back Tor and then Lose Hill down to the Hope village. The walk up the Back Tor and down from the Lose Hill (the bottom 1/4 of the path is from small white slippery/moving stones- I was moving while I tried to rest and stand!) were the worst for me personally. But the views were breathtaking! It was also really...

A fantastic place to walk at any time of the year in the sun or clouds. A 3 km long path along the ridge from which you can admire the Edale and Castleton valleys will turn your day into a really well spent day. Easy for everyone (especially kids) maybe except the Back Tor part where...