You’ll want to download an offline map, or screenshot our directions for guidance - a map will be preferable though, because this walk had so many turns, it was hard to describe it with 100% accuracy. The first 4km up to Lose Hill are easy to follow, but there are some turns after that which are not obvious - especially the sections across farmland between Lose Hill and Castleton, and Cave Dale and Mam Tor. The terrain is generally good, but the path up or down Cave Dale (depending on which direction you choose to walk) is made up of loose stones and can be a little slippery even when dry.įor the most part, the circuit is not signposted. This trail is great for birding, camping, and hiking. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 55 min to complete. If you want to complete the longer circuit walk, there’s plenty more elevation gain, but the climbs are broken up with a fair amount of flat track. Mam Tor, Hollins Cross and Lose Hill Circular hard (151) Peak District National Park Photos (3,828) Directions Print/PDF Map Share More Explore this 11.1-km loop trail near Castleton, Derbyshire. It’s well maintained stone steps, which though steep are not slippery (when dry) and it only takes 10-15 minutes each way. If you simply want to walk to the top of Mam Tor and back, you’re basically climbing one path all the way. Route Details Distance: 10.1km (6.3mi) / Elev Gain: 373m High Point: Mam Tor - 517m Map: OS Explorer OL1 GPS Download: Mam Tor Circular Starting Point: Castleton Visitor Centre Walk highlights include Castleton village, the ‘broken road’, Mam Tor and the Cave Dale limestone valley.

Mam tor circular walk map