Section 1 of 5, Limestone Way
Castleton to Thorpe
9.2 miles (14.8 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SK 112 392. Finish: SK 156 501. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 368 m of climbing and 271 m of descent; highest point 272 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Castleton.
- Bus stops
- Ashbourne Road Garage, 320 m from the start. Directions SK 109 393Bus stop, 410 m from the start. Directions SK 111 396Northfield Avenue, 430 m from the start. Directions SK 109 395
- Car parks
- Car park, 160 m from the start. Directions SK 113 392Car park, 200 m from the start. Directions SK 110 392Car park, 220 m from the start. Directions SK 114 391
Getting back
The section finishes at Thorpe. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Digmire Lane, 370 m from the finish. Directions SK 155 504Bus stop, 750 m from the finish. Directions SK 163 504
Planning the Limestone Way
- Planning the whole trail: derbyshiredales.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 17%, gravel and tracks 13%, grass 7%; the rest (58%) isn't recorded.
About 15% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 43 stiles, 19 gates.
Steepest climb: about 62 m in a kilometre (1 in 16), starting 8.6 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- Red Lion, Rocester: 0.2 miles in, about 250 m off the way.The Duncombe Arms, Ellastone: 3 miles in, about 250 m off the way.
- Cafés
- Buttercross Cafe, Rocester: 0.2 miles in, about 250 m off the way.Sid's Deli, Rocester: 0.2 miles in, about 250 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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