T his short walk from edale is an easy way to get some great views, tick a summit and pick up an ice cream reward at the end without too much uphill grinding to put young legs off. A considerable loop of the walk could easily be dropped by heading directly across a short and easy path to the upper slopes of mam tor. Probably the most popular walk in the peak district. The original plan had been to do this walk yesterday, in the hope of missing some of the crowds, but given fridays forecast for edale we postponed it and followed the crowds along the top of mam tor. Mam tor roadside mam tor back tor lose hill back tor mam tor mam tor roadside. This route from hope takes us to the neighbouring village of castleton and then onto the limestone way via cave dale. Walk 1 to edale from mam nick bus stop walk up through mam tor. The route then passes along the great ridge, descending to hollins cross before passing back tor and finishing on lose hill. An evening stroll to the summit of mam tor after walking up kinder scout earlier in the day. Hereafter, traffic was routed through the winnats pass to. Walk in a nutshell a steep climb takes you to the summit of mam tor. Route download for memory map plus in the more universal. Ive also put together a directional map on the ordinance survey website here, which can be used with my numbered directions below.
The map does not show it, but there is a footpath in the grass by. The views and scenery are great, particularly on a clear day. Mam tor walk is a short and familyfriendly trail that is steeped in ancient history and takes in one of the peak districts most iconic views. Up until the 1970s this crumbling stretch of black asphalt was the a625, happily winding its way across mam tor, between chapelenlefrith and sheffield. The view from mam tor ranks as one of the best in the peak district but it is often crowded so it is best to press on to hollins cross. Light rain total 3mm, mostly falling on sat afternoonfreezethaw conditions max 15c on sat morning, min 1c on sun nightwinds increasing calm on fri night, strong winds from the ne by sun afternoon.
Walk right along the road to see a gate and path leading up mam tor on the left. May 11, 2016 apparently some of the ridges on mam tor arent natural, they are manmade, part of the hill defences from when it was inhabited way back in the bronze age. The flop over the summit is one poisoned by the knowledge of irresponsible environmental damage. F start walk finish walk bus stop s f 5 1 walk 1 walk 2 al t e r n a iv o u t e ol d r o a d o ld r o a d bus 260 is a hail and ride service and. A high level traverse mam tor, lose hill, win hill. A flagged section of path runs across some fields, before a finger sign shows the route turning down a treeshaded path peat lane beside a small stream. This hike was voted number 10 in britains top 100 walks. A massive thank you to all the supporters of social hiking. Mam tor, derbyshire great british walks travel the. Mam tor walk free downloadable walk guide walking the peaks. Edale, the start of the pennine way, upperbooth, jacobs ladder, browne knoll trig point, rushop edge, mam tor, hollins cross and then back to edale. In 1974 large parts of the mam tor section collapsed during a massive landslide. Travelling from the east, the starting point is reached by turning off the.
From here, it climbs towards the base of mam tor and the blue john mine, where the stone of the same name is mined. Covered in dirt and wheezing, the eager adventurer lies prostrate on the grass above the scene of the crime. Mam tor saturday 30th july 2016 no sooner was my knee up to walking than john damaged his so todays walk was a tester for his knee. Guidebook to 40 walks in the dark peak area of the peak district national park. Looking around and especially up at the hillside, it is obvious what an unstable environment this is. Walk past the dam and follow the road uphill, walking alongside ladybower reservoir on the right and old house farm on the left, towards the site of derwent village. Its located just to the south west of mam tor on the sparrowpit buxton a623. Keep to the surfaced path as there are dangerous steep drops on the edges of the hill.
Walks in the peak district edale, mam tor, hollins cross. Or at least no more than you were when you opened the first tab. If you do not have the software to read pdf files, it can be downloaded free from adobe click the logo. Ridge walk mam tor to losehill castleton tripadvisor. To get this walk in pdf format to print off or view on your phone, add to your basket. This would certainly save time and effort, but lose out on more of the local highlights. The best short walk around mam tor walks in the peak. You need to send the gpx file by email to your device. On the morning of my mam tor and great ridge walk, i woke up 5. With extensive views across the hope and edale valleys and making some time to visit the formidable and unmistakable peveril castle, this makes for a worthwhile excursion up the summit. It has a visitor centre with lots of information and parking. Additional road works were carried out regularly, when wet years led to further landslides.
Start your walk at fairholmes car park, turning right out of the car park and following the road towards derwent dam. The views over castleton and hope are magnificent along with the edale valley. I like that it feels like exercise rather than a walk in the park. Grumpy traveller how not to climb mam tor grumpy traveller. Mam tor is a great walk and gives you the ability to climb a proper peak for. From mam tor you walk along the iconic great ridge to hollins cross, and then down on hill trails and country lanes. Walks for all abilities simply from the nt car park up to the top of mam tor peak to take in the views or to carry on and follow the ridge all along and descend into castletown for a walk around. Follow this easy national trust walking trail and savour the fantastic views revealed from mam tor, peak district, derbyshire. A walk of many contrasts in the dark peak area of the peak district, associated with rugged moorlands and dramatically sculpted gritstone outcrops or edges, which also routes through the lush vale of edale, while in the afternoon affording grand views into the hope valley including the notable dry gorge of winnats pass from the great ridge, which separates the dark peak. Mam tor, derbyshire great british walks travel the guardian. Having checked the weather the night before, i was expecting to be welcomed in the peak district by picturesque, snow topped peaks. Rambling mainly in northern england cavedale and mam tor.
The great ridge which separates the valleys of edale to the north and hope to the south is possibly the most walked ridge in all of england, even beating striding edge in the lake district for numbers in footfall per annum. We set off walking from hope and as we walked over to castleton the sound of cars was constant as they filled the valley roads. It is the highest point in the peak district and affords fabulous views to manchester, snowdonia and winter hill. Why not use bus 260 to climb the hills and get off at mam nick to walk back to castleton or edale. The route skirts a small plantation and mam farm, before emerging at a quite extraordinary place. When the weather is fresh, sunny and bright this is a beautiful and spectacular walk. Walks in the peak district mam tor and the great ridge. After climbing the very popular hill the walk continues along the super and. Start the walk from the national trust mam nick car park. Walk one is a 9mile route taking you through hope and aston and up to the top of win hill for gorgeous views of ladybower reservoir. Edale circular via kinder scout and mam tor walk rugged moorlands and dramatically sculpted gritstone outcrops, the lush vale of edale and grand views into the hope valley from mam tor derbyshire circular walk tough walk thomas g. Hotels near ridge walk mam tor to losehill, castleton on tripadvisor. See the mam tor walk from hope walk for full details of this route.
Pdf file of the walk instructions pdf file of the walk instructions. The 24 mile route takes in jacobs ladder where a peaceful and superb viewing point can be found at the summit. File extension mam simple tips how to open the mam file. The walk then follows the national trust path up to the summit of mam tor, a steep climb, but well worth the effort for the fantastic views of the valley of castleton and edale and the brooding flattop plateau of kinder. Posted on 14 march 2018 if youre here for the directions, skip ahead. Rome2rio makes travelling from manchester piccadilly station to mam tor easy. All peak district walks are free to download and print with gps files. The viewpoint at mam tor stretches north over the edale valley to kinder scout and the derwent moors. After leaving the limestone way at old moor the path turns north towards mam tor. From castleton you can scale the shale and gritstone heights of mam tor the mother mountain, see the brooding dark peak gritstone of kinder scout to the northwest, and overlook the geologically older limestone white peak area of hope valley, with castleton and hope villages tucked into the valley bottom. The best short walk around mam tor peak district walks. Summer star gazing walk at mam tor walking trail perfect for families and anyone unfamiliar with astronomy, this summer guide will introduce you to star gazing at mam tor, which stands proudly at the head of the hope valley. Done this walk on a hot sunny summers day which was spectacular and then most recently in the driving rain, strong wind and three passing hail storms which was exhilarating.
A625 the a625 near the grouse inn high on the derbyshire peaks route information length 11. Surely the section between mam tor and hollins cross is. Mam tor circular trail is great for nearly any level of hiker. If you would like to continue your walking then the nearby kinder scout is a good option. The walk starts low and climbs mam tor, sometimes on uneven and boggy ground. Take this path to ascend up to the os trig point on mam tor. A high level traverse mam tor, lose hill, win hill, stanage edge 16 miles walk posted on 10 may 2012 this is a strenuous walk, not just long in miles, but very up and down, with three main ascents, and few significant sections of level walking. Finally, the mam tor section of the road was abandoned in 1979. The slightly longer route takes you back to castleton along the riverside, via hope. View, print and download the hiking route walk 9 mam tor from 35442 11. Mam tor stands on the boundary of the limestone scenery of the white peak and the gritstone moorland of the dark peak.
Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Turn left to car park a more detailed description follows and i have attached a pdf at the bottom. Immediately after the bridge there is a way down to the river where you can rinse off your boots. History edale circular via kinder scout and mam tor walk swc. Strenuous ascent with steps and rough surfaces, good footwear and torches essential. It provides stunning views in all directions, and so is a very popular. I have no problems at all, and indeed could have extended the walk if i had wanted to. Peak district walking the best short walk around mam tor. A high level traverse mam tor, lose hill, win hill, stanage. Theres also a train station for those coming by public transport.
Oct 01, 2012 at its northern end, the track arrives near the road junction at the top of winnats pass. Turn sharply right here, still heading downhill, but back towards mam tor. Best hotels near ridge walk mam tor to losehill, castleton. Click the pdf logo above to give a printable version of this walk without the photos.
Allow one hour for either walk, more with picnicrest stop. This is a mustsuch a great walk with beautiful scenerywe walked from castleton on a 8 mile circular walk loved it. Apparently some of the ridges on mam tor arent natural, they are manmade, part of the hill defences from when it was inhabited way back in the bronze age. Find all the transport options for your trip from manchester piccadilly station to mam tor right here. Peak district day walk mam tor and kinder scout 4th jan 2014 public a circular walk from edale. Downloading a pdf and downloading a web page are no different from the networks perspective. The curious dimples on the northern face of mam tor again arent sinkhole related as i thought, but are instead the remnants of the circular dwellings of these bronze age people. A circular walk taking in the castleton ridge from lose hill westwards to mam tor. Not suitable at night for young children or those with reduced mobility.
I just hope i am not walking my dog up there if it happens. Mam tor walk an easy circular walk in the peak district. History edale circular via kinder scout and mam tor walk. Walks in the peak district edale, mam tor, hollins. Mam tor was voted 10th on the list of uks top 100 walks in 2018. Download free mam tor and lose hill from castleton peak district gps walking route file. Ridge walk mam tor to losehill castleton 2020 all you.
Antipostcards from a grumpy traveller features 70 of my favourite travel stories from around the globe. The village was flooded when the dam was built in wwii. This walk starts from one of the peak districts honeypots, and leads up a. This circular walk starts at the car park at the southern side of the hill and takes you to the summit on well defined walking trails and stone steps. Mam tor, high peak area information, map, walks and more. While i had visited the peak district before this was the first time since i had taken up fellwalking as a hobby in 2004. If youve enjoyed what youve read on this site, then buying the book would be the best way of saying thank you and helping to keep it. The edale circular walk a cloudy day in the peak district is better than a sunny day in the office the edale circular walk is a great walk and takes you via. Mam with a simple text editor like windows notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file.
Today for example the wind was up to 75mph, enough to sweep you off your feet so we had to take care and kept away from the dangerous embankments. May 28, 2012 the conquest of mam tor is one of shame, not glory. The mam tor road crosses the landslide twice, above and below the hairpin bend. From here its a short but steep climb to the 517m 1,696 ft summit of mam tor. Edale is a great base for climbing the famous hill. Swc walk 303 edale circular via kinder scout and mam tor. Click on the appropriate icon on each individual walk as indicated below. This site uses the flickr and foursquare apis but is not endorsed or certified by flickr or foursquare. Manchester piccadilly station to mam tor 3 ways to. Mam tor means the mother mountain and is also known locally as the shivering mountain. The stone surfaced footpath from the car park to the top of mam tor will reward you with one of the most dramatic viewpoints in the peak district. Be warned though the winds can be extreme as we found out on the top mam tor, gusting to around 6070 mph when it. And walk two from castleton is a 6mile route and includes the popular mam tor walk.
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