Mam Tor is located in the Peak District in Derbyshire, England, with an elevation of 517 metres. Its name means ‘Mother Hill,’ and it is one of the most popular hiking destinations in central England. To the west, Mam Tor extends into Rushup Edge, while its northeastern ridge continues towards the peaks of Back Tor and Lose Hill.
| Things to Do | [Hiking] |
| Scenery |  |
| Start at |
 Speedwell Cavern Car Park |
| 45 min→ |
 Mam Tor |
| 30 min→ |
 Back Tor |
| 10 min→ |
| Lose Hill |
| 60 min→ |
 Speedwell Cavern Car Park |
 Type | Circular |
 Distance | Approx. 10 km |
 Duration | 2 hr 25 min |
 Supply | Restaurants in Castleton area |
 Exit / Branch | Before reaching Barker Bank and Back Tor, there are paths lead to Castleton. |
 Difficulty | Level 5 [Standard – Moderate] |
 Comment | Mam Tor is one of the most popular hiking routes in the Peak District, and it can be quite crowded during holidays. After reaching the summit, you can enjoy sweeping views of the picturesque Hope Valley. It is recommended to continue on to Back Tor and Lose Hill, completing the entire ridge walk. The scenery along the way is even more expansive and captivating—truly well worth the visit. |
Speedwell Cavern Car Park
- For Drivers: Take the A6, then join the Sheffield Road to the car park, the post code of the car park is S33 8WA。
- From Manchester: Depart from Piccadilly Station and take Northern Railway (Sheffield Direction) to Bamford Station. Then transfer to bus route no. 275 and get off at Castleton Station and walk about 10 minutes to the starting point.
- From Sheffield: Take bus route no. 275and get off at Castleton Station and walk about 10 minutes to the starting point.
There are several paths leading from Lose Hill to Castleton, and some routes pass through farmland. Take care to navigate properly and do not wander off the designated paths in the farmland.
Max elevation: 513 m
Min elevation: 178 m
Total climbing: 471 m
Total descent: -476 m
