Winnats Pass Peak District, Derbyshire
Winnats Pass, just outside the town of Castleton in the Peak District National Park, is a famed local beauty spot.
The beauty of Derbyshire’s Peak District
Karst Scenery
The pass is formed by a cleft in the limestone peaks and is a fine example of karst scenery. Note the exposed limestone crags on either side of the road winding through the peaks.
Winnats Pass is accessible from Buxton or Edale and can be visited along with the nearby Iron Age Fort at Mam Tor, Peveril Castle, and Speedwell Cavern. The interesting Blue John Cavern is also nearby.
There are several good hikes that take in the area including a popular walk up to Mam Tor. You can begin your walk from Castleton Visitor Centre near The Bull’s Head. It is about 30 minutes from here to Winnat’s Pass past Speedwell Cavern. After ascending the pass, turn right and head north to Mam Tor.
Sheep grazing on the hills
Access – Getting There
Bus #200 runs from Chapel-en-le-Frith to Castleton, via Winnats Pass; bus #272 connects Sheffield to Castleton.
The nearest railway station to the pass is Edale Station. From here it is about an hour’s walk or a 30-minute cycle.
Both Stockport and Manchester are within easy reach of the area. From the spa town of Buxton, the pass is a 20-minute drive on the A6 or an hour’s cycle.
Sunset at the pass
Pubs Nearby
Castleton has a number of good pubs for meals and light refreshments. These include The Bull’s Head, Ye Olde Nag’s Head, and also The George Hotel.
Gallery
The picturesque pass on a sunny day in September, 2023
The path leading to a viewing point
The feature is a cleft in the limestone
Walkers at the pass in 2023
No rock samples or plants may be taken
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The pass seen from the edge of Castleton
