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Back Tor (Great Ridge) – Mam Tor loop from Castleton

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Back Tor (Great Ridge) – Mam Tor loop from Castleton

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Back Tor (Great Ridge) – Mam Tor loop from Castleton

00:52

6.20km

240m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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25 m

Bean on the Edge Coffee Van

Highlight • Cafe

Victoria and the van is here on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday

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1.21 km

Mam Tor to Hollins Cross Ridge Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

If the weather is kind, Mam Tor offers outstanding views over the valley and the Kinder Plateau. The ridge carries on past Hollins Cross to Lose Hill for more spectacular views.

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1.96 km

Hollins Cross

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Hollins Cross is a col with spectacular panoramic views. There are loads of great trails around here, especially via the Great Ridge to Mam Tor. It can get very busy …

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3.05 km

Back Tor (Great Ridge)

Highlight • Summit

This ridge is very wide in comparison to the famous ridges across the UK, just beware on a gusty day if heading up the west to east on Back Tor …

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4.24 km

Hollins Cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hollins Cross is a col where paths from Edale and Castleton meet. There are loads of great trails around here, especially via the Great Ridge to Mam Tor. It can …

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5.57 km

Mam Tor Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mam Tor is a breathtaking summit with enchanting views over the Peak District. In clear conditions, the views stretch all the way to Manchester. There are endless trails around here …

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5.57 km

Mam Tor

Highlight • Summit

Mam Tor is a breathtaking summit with enchanting views over the Peak District. In clear conditions, the views stretch all the way to Manchester. There are so many options when …

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6.20 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.64 km

291 m

159 m

101 m

Surfaces

4.10 km

1.81 km

169 m

104 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

16°C

11°C

24 %

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Max wind speed: 35.0 km/h

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Back Tor (Great Ridge) – Mam Tor loop from Castleton

Bean on the Edge Coffee Van

Mam Tor to Hollins Cross Ridge Walk

Hollins Cross

Back Tor (Great Ridge)

Hollins Cross

Mam Tor Summit

Mam Tor

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