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Back Tor (Great Ridge) – Hollins Cross loop from Castleton

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Back Tor (Great Ridge) – Hollins Cross loop from Castleton

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Back Tor (Great Ridge) – Hollins Cross loop from Castleton

01:34

12.0km

430m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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Start point

Parking

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3.78 km

Back Tor (Great Ridge)

Highlight • Summit

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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4.67 km

Lose Hill

Peak

6.62 km

Hollins Cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hollins Cross is a col where paths from Edale and Castleton meet. There are loads of great trails around here, especially via the Great Ridge to Mam Tor. It can …

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6.94 km

Mam Tor to Hollins Cross Ridge Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

If the weather is kind, Mam Tor offers outstanding views over the valley and the Kinder Plateau. The ridge carries on past Hollins Cross to Lose Hill for more spectacular views.

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7.96 km

Mam Tor

Peak

9.30 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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12.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.50 km

2.10 km

1.89 km

661 m

408 m

273 m

138 m

Surfaces

5.39 km

2.29 km

2.24 km

1.41 km

433 m

216 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Sunday 31 May

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Back Tor (Great Ridge) – Hollins Cross loop from Castleton

Back Tor (Great Ridge)

Hollins Cross

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Hollins Cross

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