Hope to Edale Walk
This route links two of the Peak District's popular villages. It runs from Hope to Edale, via Hollins Cross, for a distance of just over 4 miles. There's lovely views of the Hope Valley and a moderate climb along the way.
Start the walk from the centre of Hope village where there is a public car park and a train station to the east. The walk then heads south and then west, picking up a public footpath running along Peakshole Water, a tributary of the River Noe. This will lead you into Castleton where there's a great selection of pubs to stop for refreshments.
From Castelton you head to the north west, passing Dunscar Farm before climbing to Hollins Cross. This hill lies on the Great Ridge which separates Castleton and Edale. Hollins Cross is the lowest point on the ridge and is therefore a popular route taken by walkers wishing either to cross from one side to the other. There's splendid views down the ridge to Mam Tor and beyond.
From here you descend a short distance to Edale, crossing the River Noe on the way.
Hope to Edale Ordnance Survey Map 
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Hope to Edale Open Street Map 
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Hope to Edale OS Map 
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Hope to Edale Open Street Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
The Cheshire Cheese dates from the 1500s, has a lovely beer garden and is very walker friendly. The pub is located just north of Hope, on the Edale Road at postcode S33 6ZF.
In Castleton head to Ye Olde Nags Head on Cross St (Postcode: S33 8WH). Set in a 17th-century former coaching inn, this traditional village pub serves great food and has a good selection of ales.
In Edale head to The Old Nags Head at Hope Vale, just to the north of the village (Postcode: S33 7ZD). This classic old pub dates back to 1577 and is located a short walk from Edale village, at the start of the Pennine Way.
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Photos
St Peter church in Hope Derbyshire
Mam Tor towers above the main street of Castleton
War Memorial
Hollins Cross. Views across Hollins Cross towards Barker Bank and Lose hill in the distance.
Hollins Cross Memorial to Tom Hyett, who from reading the inscription would appear to have been a keen walker.
The Edale Village Church