The surrounding area is no slouch, either. That’s not the case at Mam Tor, however, as this walk provides a gorgeous mountain and picturesque views - and reaching the summit is as easy as taking a brisk stroll up a well-maintained path. Please see the attached PDF for more details, descriptions and a map of the walking route.It’s a sad truth, but throughout most of the world, if you want to enjoy the stunning views at the top of a mountain, you must first endure the gruelling ascent. 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.
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