After you have enjoyed the views, the walk continues down the great ridge to Hollins Cross before returning back along the Mam Tor Circular Walk Path but travelling further south on the final leg of the walk. The first part of the path is on a stone surface and when you arrive at the top of Mam Tor you will have some of the most amazing views which will stretch from the Edale Valley to Kinder Scout and the Derwent Moor. Route 1 Mam Tor (Non-Circular) Head up from the steps at the back of the car park & follow the path along the road, through the gate & up the hill to the Mam Tor trig point. This walk is identical to the Mam Tar Walk 1 but is slightly longer. Refreshments can be had at the villages of either Edale or Castleton, both a few minutes drive away. It will then be a short downhill walk to your car. There’s a long gentle climb firstly up to Hollins Cross and then on up to Mam Tor where your your reward is magnificent views. After a short easy climb from the car park, the route will take you downhill through some lovely open countryside with wonderful views. Mam Tor walk 2Īgain, this walk takes you up to Mam Tor, one of the best known hills in Derbyshire but the approach is different to our other two Mam Tor walks. If you want to enjoy the views from the top of Mam Tor without doing the whole walk you can just do a there and back which would give you a climb of just under 100 metres and would be a walk of around 1 km. However, it is well worth the effort and will reward you with some of the most dramatic views around! After you have enjoyed the views the walk continues on the Mam Tor Circular Walk down the great ridge to Hollins Cross with views all the way, before returning back to the car park on the old Castleton Road. This is the shortest of our three circular walks to Mam Tor, and whilst short it does involve a couple of climbs. This relatively easy route takes you through its entire history. Length 11. The best times to visit this trail are June through September. This trail is great for birding, camping, and hiking.
Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 55 min to complete.
Mam tor walking route pdf#
Please see the attached PDF for more details, descriptions and a map of the walking route.This iconic walk starts at the National Trust Mam Nick Car Park and takes you to Mam Tor, one of the best known hills in Derbyshire. Mam Tor is perhaps the most fascinating and best known of the Peak Districts hills. Explore this 11.1-km loop trail near Castleton, Derbyshire. Both Castleton and Hope are wonderful villages in the Peak District, perfect for enjoying tea and cake or even some traditional pub grub! One of the most well-known pubs in Castleton is the Cheshire Cheese Inn. The slightly longer route takes you back to Castleton along the riverside, via Hope. Also known as the ‘Shivering Mountain’, the views from the top of Mam Tor are some of the best in the country and iconic in Peak District landscape photography.įrom Mam Tor you’ll walk up to the top of Back Tor and then onto Lose Hill Pike, all of which have superb views of some of the most idyllic parts of the Peak District. If you have time they are definitely worth a pre or post-walk visit!įrom Castleton this walk takes you to the summit of Mam Tor, another very famous part of the Peak District. This walk starts in the main car park at Castleton, and passes both Treak Cliff and Blue John Cavern, which are unique show caverns and two of the most-loved attractions in the Peak District. There is also an option to extend this route to an 8 mile walk to include a stroll by the river on the way back. Known to be one of the best ridge walks in the country, this Peak District walk gives stunning views over Edale, Hope Valley and even the edge of Kinder Scout. This is a 6 ½ mile walk starting in Castleton and walking through some of the most admired and stunning parts of the Peak District.