And the history doesn’t stop there as there’s evidence that dates back to the Iron Age, where Mam Tor was an Iron Age hillfort! Mam Tor is known as the ‘Mother Hill’, the name came from the number of landslides in the area resulting in lots of new mini hills. (Voted the 10th best walk by the public in the top 100 UK walks). Kinder Scout gets a shoutout for being the highest point but the Mam Tor walk is the one that’s been hiked by more people. There is a mix of different length Mam Tor walking routes starting with a lovely short 3-mile walking route to a huge 20-mile hike option, as well as plenty of walks in between (5, 6, 7 8, 10 + 12 mile routes).Īt a height of 517 metres (1,696 ft), Mam Tor is one of the most well-known hills in the Derbyshire, Peak District. The walks start from the locations surrounding Mam Tor – ( Castleton, Edale, Barber Booth, Hope and Mam Nick car park). Each route is a circular walk and includes a stop at Mam Tor summit with stunning views of the Hope Valley. Here you can find 10 Mam Tor walking routes to suit all levels. Want to do a Mam Tor walk in the Peak District but not sure what route is the best one for you?

High tor hike directions