Region: Castleton, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire
Places To Stay: Castleton is a popular village with plenty of pubs, B&Bs and cottages. Try: Stay in Castleton or browse more Peak District Accommodation.
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The Mam Tor Circular is one of the most iconic ridge walks in the Peak District. This 8km loop from Castleton offers unbeatable views, steady climbs, and dramatic landscape shaped by landslides and geology. It’s a classic hike that packs in a lot without needing a full day out.
You’ll take in Mam Tor (the ‘Shivering Mountain’), the Great Ridge leading to Lose Hill, and a scenic return via green fields and country lanes. Great for all levels, including families and first-time Peak District walkers.
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Getting There: Directions, GPX and App Link
- Start point: Castleton Visitor Centre Car Park (postcode: S33 8WN)
- Google Maps link: Castleton Visitor Centre Car Park
- Download the GPX file here for use on your GPS device or watch
- You can also view and follow this route on my Outdooractive profile
Hike Profile
- Distance: 6.5 miles / 10 km (circular)
- Duration: 3 – 4 hours
- Highest point: 517m / 1696ft (Mam Tor summit)
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate – steady climbs, stone slab paths, and some exposed sections
- Route conditions: Good paths with some rocky and uneven ground — boots recommended
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Hike Description
Starting from Castleton, follow signs towards the old road and up to Mam Tor via a well-laid stone path. It’s a short but rewarding climb to the trig point, where you’ll get big views over Edale, Kinder Scout, and the Hope Valley.
From here, follow the iconic Great Ridge east towards Hollins Cross and on to Lose Hill, a lovely ridge walk with rolling countryside on both sides. After tagging the top of Lose Hill, descend down to the fields below and loop back towards Castleton along quiet lanes and farmland paths.
Walk this route yourself in 3D!
The Video is a 3D walk through of this route; it will give you a unique sense of having walked through the route before you start.
I have created 3D Videos of my adventures and have shared them with the OutdoorActive community as well as my walking community.
Mam Tor Circular Walk – 10km Peak District Hike - 3D Video
This route is ideal in any season, from winter crispness to summer sunset walks. On clear days, bring a camera and soak in the views. It’s one of those walks that’s always worth doing again.
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