How long does it take to walk up Mam Tor? The ascent of Mam Tor is a relatively short walk, and can be completed within 1-2 hours.
Who owns Mam Tor?
Peak District
Simon Jenkins rates the panorama from Kinder Scout to Stanage Edge as one of the top ten in England….
| Mam Tor | |
|---|---|
| Location | Derbyshire, England |
| Parent range | Peak District |
| OS grid | SK127836 |
| Topo map | OS Explorer OL1 OS Landranger 110 |
Why is it called Mam Tor?
Mam Tor is a 517 m (1,696 ft) hill near Castleton in the High Peak of Derbyshire, England. Its name means “mother hill”,so called because frequentlan landslip on its eastern face have resulted in a multitude of ‘mini-hills’ beneath it.
How difficult is Mam Tor?
The walk up Mam Tor is not too difficult, and there are some stone steps to help. We parked by Blue John Cavern but noticed it is slightly shorter if you park in a lay-by on the main road. Walking along the ridge is also pleasant and not too strenuous.
Is Mam Tor walk dog friendly?
The route is dog friendly if on a lead (livestock). Depending on your dog’s enthusiasm, assistance or the odd lift might be needed at one or two stiles. NOTE: It can get quite busy with other walkers around Mam Tor.
Can you drive up Mam Tor?
Mam Tor affords some of the best viewsin the Peak District with an ease of access for the rewards. Most of the ascent of the 517m hill is cut out by being able to drive within a 15 minutes’ walk of the summit.
Where is Mam Tor on the map?
Mam Tor is a summit in the The Peak District region or range in England. Mam Tor is 517 metres high. All the walking routes up Mam Tor on Mud and Routes can be found below. The top can be identified by the cobbled ground 3m NW of trig point.
How are the Mam Tor walks organised?
The walks are organised by distance starting with a lovely short Mam Tor walking route perfect for most people to enjoy this Peak District hill. Each route is a circular walk and includes approximate time it takes to do the walk, a map of the walk and the GPX file, everything you need to get you started.
How tall is Mam Tor?
Mam Tor is a summit in the The Peak District region or range in England. Mam Tor is 517 metres high. All the walking routes up Mam Tor on Mud and Routes can be found below. The top can be identified by the cobbled ground 3m NW of trig point. Other Notes: all ground on summit is man-made.
Is Mam Tor one of the Seven Wonders of the peak?
Mam Tor was declared to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Peak by Thomas Hobbes in his 1636 book De Mirabilibus Pecci. Simon Jenkins rates the panorama from Kinder Scout to Stanage Edge as one of the top ten in England.
