Mam Tor
The 517 m “Shivering Mountain,” reached by a paved path in just 20 minutes. From the ridge you can look down over the Hope and Edale valleys.
Mam Tor is nicknamed the “Shivering Mountain” because its shale layers keep sliding in landslides. The summit has hillfort remains from the Bronze Age to the Iron Age. From the National Trust car park behind the hill, a paved stone staircase takes about 20–30 minutes to reach the top. The Hope Valley and Edale Valley lie on either side, with wide-open views. It is the most popular short hike in the Peak District. The classic route follows the Great Ridge to Lose Hill and then descends to Castleton, about 10 km and 3–4 hours. Below, you can see the old A625 road, abandoned after landslides. Car parks fill up early on weekends.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Blue John Cavern
- Winnats Pass
- Speedwell Cavern
- Peak Cavern
- Peveril Castle
- Castleton
- Kinder Scout & Edale
- Derwent Dam