Where do you park to walk in Mam Tor?

Where to park for Mam Tor?

Mam Nick car park, Hope Valley, S33 8WA.
Castleton visitor centre, Buxton Road, Castleton, S33 8WN.
Barber Booth car park, Barber Booth, Hope Valley, S33 7ZL.
Edale village car park, Edale, Hope Valley, S33 7ZQ.
Hope train station, Station Road, Hope, Hope Valley, S33 6RR.

Can you park at the top of Mam Tor?

You can park quite close to the peak of Mam Tor, by using the roadside parking at the top of Mam Tor Road (the village end is pay and display) and Sparrowpit. Spaces are limited so you might want to get here early or even late on in the day to find a space here.

How long is the Mam Tor circular walk?

3 miles
How long is the Mam Tor Walk? Route 1: The Mam Tor Circular Walk is 3 miles (4.8km) and will take roughly 1- 2 hours. Route 2: Castleton to Mam Tor Walk – The Great Ridge is 6. 5 miles (10.5km) and will take roughly 3-4 hours.

Is there a path up Mam Tor?

The stone surfaced footpath from the car park to the top of Mam Tor will reward you with one of the most dramatic viewpoints in the Peak District.

Can you walk up Mam Tor?

Is Mam Tor car park free for National Trust?

Mam Nick car park (near Mam Tor) is open & NT members park for free, booking not required but spaces are limited, if full please come back at a quieter time. Please park safely & responsibly & leave no trace of your visit. BBQs/campfires not allowed.

Can I walk Mam Tor in trainers?

Simply… strong trainers are ok for the mam tor – losehill walk. There is a access from Castleton where you can leave the car and the round trip to mam tor,cHollins cross , losehill and down into Hope is a lovely unchallenging ridge walk.

How do you walk up Mam Tor?

Climb the steps at the top of the car park and follow the path alongside the road to a small gate and National Trust sign. Go through gate bearing left.
Climb the stone steps until the ground begins to level out, not far below the summit of Mam Tor. Mam Tor.
From the cave, cross the field to a small gate by the road.

Is Mam Tor busy?

The Mam Tor walk does get busy, particularly in the middle of the day on Saturdays and Sundays, but should it be avoided altogether? Definitely not. Snowdon, Ben Nevis, Tryfan and Helvellyn are also incredibly popular, and very busy at times, but you would be surprised to hear anyone being told to avoid these places.

Is there a circular walk around Mam Tor?

This circular route takes you round Mam Tor and has some amazing scenery. Climb the steps at the top of the car park and follow the path alongside the road to a small gate and National Trust sign. Go through gate bearing left. Savour the dramatic views from Mam Tor over the Peak District.

Is the car park at Mam Tor free?

Mam Tor Postcode: S33 8WA The Mam Nik Car Park is a paid National Trust Car Park using a Pay by Phone option. It is free for National Trust members who have their cards to scan at the machines or you can pay £3.50 for 4 hours and £5 for longer stays.

Where to find Mam Tor in Peak District?

Follow the grassy verge beside the road back to the Mam Nick car park. Mam Tor, the Peak District’s ‘shivering mountain’ dominates the area around Castleton, and is one of the most iconic mountains in the Peak District.

How do you get to the top of Mam Tor?

Walk through the gate and veer left to the stone steps that lead to the summit of Mam Tor. See if you can spot any of the carved stones that illustrate the landmark’s history and can help take your mind off the ascent! Atop the windswept you will be rewarded with far reaching views of the Vale of Edale, Peveril Castle and the Hope Valley.