Mam Tor Walk
Technical sheet
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 2.62 km -
Average duration: 1h 10 -
Difficulty: Not specified -
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Return to departure point: Yes -
Vertical gain: + 158 m -
Vertical drop: - 158 m -
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Highest point: 513 m -
Lowest point: 355 m
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Country:
United Kingdom
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Area: Peak District -
District:
Castleton -
Start/End: N 53.34785° / W 1.803662° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 355 m - Start on Mam Tor Road
- 2 : km 0.46 - alt. 384 m - Turn left
- 3 : km 0.89 - alt. 442 m - Turn slight right
- 4 : km 0.9 - alt. 443 m - Turn right
- 5 : km 0.93 - alt. 451 m - Turn right
- 6 : km 1.37 - alt. 508 m - Keep right
- 7 : km 1.46 - alt. 499 m - Turn right
- 8 : km 1.72 - alt. 451 m - Turn left
- 9 : km 1.74 - alt. 443 m - Turn left
- 10 : km 1.75 - alt. 442 m - Keep left
- 11 : km 2.15 - alt. 389 m - Keep left
- 12 : km 2.18 - alt. 384 m - Turn left onto Mam Tor Road
- S/E : km 2.62 - alt. 355 m
Other walks in the area
Old Dam & Sparrowpit from Mam Tor
Walker 14.40 km
+336 m
-330 m
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
A Peak District walk that includes some less walked areas of the National Park. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and quiet country lanes and includes walking the main ridge of Rushup Edge.
Rushup Edge & Edale from Mam Nick
Walker 10.56 km
+410 m
-409 m
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
This Peak District route is a classic offering some great views from Rushup Edge before dropping down to the picturesque dale above Edale. The route is rarely quiet and on good days there are usually many people enjoying this walk.
Mam Tor Circular
Walker 
6.63 km
+236 m
-230 m
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Peak Forest (Derbyshire)
Circular route from Mam Tor along the ridge to Hollins Cross and Black Tor with a possible detour to Loose Hill. Return via Tor Side.
Speedwell Cavern from Castelton
Walker 5.89 km
+140 m
-142 m
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
This Peak District walk follows a relatively low level circuit of the head of the valley offering good views of the Great Ridge. You are also able to see the large landslip on the flank of Mam Tor.
Cave Dale and Winnats Pass from Castleton
Walker 
7.33 km
+254 m
-254 m
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
This Peak District walk from Castleton takes you south and crosses some typical limestone scenery, providing some good views across the valley to Castleton's Great Ridge. You walk through Cave Dale and are also descend through the dramatic Winnats Pass.
Mam Tor and Cave Dale from Castleton
Walker 
9.11 km
+295 m
-294 m
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
Hollins Cross, Mam Tor and Cavedale are highlights of this Peak District walk from Castleton. The walk includes both Dark and White Peak scenery and generally follows well marked footpaths.
Hollins Cross & Lose Hill from Castleton
Walker 9.52 km
+334 m
-334 m
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
A Peak District walk that takes in some of the highlights of the area to the north of Castelton. The route is varied, offers some wonderful views and is generally easy to follow.
Castleton to Mam Tor inc Winnats pass
Walker 14.12 km
+508 m
-507 m
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Castleton (Derbyshire)
A picturesque walk with some steep climbs. Starts in Castleton and takes the limestone way through Cave Dale. The walk then works is way overland to Mam Tor and along the Great Ridge to Back Tor. From here the walk goes towards Blue John Cavern before descending via Winnat's Pass and then over the field back to Castleton. Some steep climbs most notably Mam Tor and Back Tor - also some steep and rocky terrain/descents.
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