Parking Postal Code: S33 8WA (Please note this is the nearest postcode and takes you to a farm in the valley below).Ĭar Park: Mam Nick (National Trust Pay and Display. Fog and mist often builds in the valleys in the morning. An excellent place for photographer’s for all abilities. The walk can be extended along the whole ridge along generally well maintained paths. Watch out when icy as the stones become slippy. Note the conditions aren’t described as a cloud inversion which is a common mis-conception and looks completely different! Key InformationĪccess Rating: 15 Minutes to the summit over a well laid flagged path. Viewpoint 7 – Fog blankets and hides the villages of Castleton and Hope during an autumnal sunrise from just below the summit of Mam Tor at the famous gate. Those feeling energetic could walk the whole of the Great Ridge afterwards or the easier optionis to pop into Castleton for a well-earnedbreakfast after an early start. One of the most notable characteristics of Mam Tor and something most chase is the beautiful mist and fog lined valleys which are a common occurance during sunrise if the conditions are ripe. There are classic vistas or concentrate on abstract views. The whole area is fantastic for both walkers and photographer’s, with far reaching views and easy access. So much so, the A625 which used to be underneath Mam Tor is now permanently closed to vehicles and is locally known the ‘The Broken Road’.įrom around 1200 BC, Mam Tor also used to be an Iron Age hill fort, which is clearly evident when viewed from the neighbouring Rushup Edge, and the ramparts can be clearly seen circling the hillside. Due to its rock composition of shale, it is very unstable and has frequent landslips. The 517m high hill is known locally as ‘The Shivering Mountain’. Head out on a weekday if you prefer a quieter time. Don’t let either of these detract though and enjoy the spot. If visiting later in the day for a relaxing stroll, be prepared for a motorway of human traffic. Such a popular location for photography ensures on any given day you are likely to have the company of several photographers during the early hours. It boasts easy to access elevated views of the often mist-lined valleys of Edale and Hope below.

Mam Tor, for most, is the pinnacle of photography locations in the Peak District.

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