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Mam Tor

Mam Tor, Derbyshire, England

9.16KM

5.7MILES

This was a beautiful, if very windy, Christmas Eve hike from Castleton to Mam Tor via Hollins Cross. Stunning views and scenery all round - this is a popular walk for good reason!

24 Dec 2025

Mountainous

4hrs, 15min (2hrs, 28min)

Elevation: Max 541m, Min 180m, Gain 361m

Pictures from the walk

Above Odin Mine

mountain road with yellow lines and no vehicles sign post

End of the road

mountain views from hike to mam tor in the peak district

Passing through the Mam Plantation

The view from Hollins Cross

On the ridge towards Mam Tor

Looking towards the Vale of Eden

The view over Mam Farm

hiker smiling in hooded jacket on hillside

G battling with the wind

walkers on stone mountain path in winter sunshine

The path down from Mam Tor

Photo opps on the summit

Lunch in the bus stop (sheltering from the wind)

Peak buses

Blue John Cavern

Cavern Closed

hiker on road with mam tor in background

At Blue John Cavern (with Mam Tor in the background)

Beautiful landscape views

The track to Winnats Head

On the descent from Winnats Head

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