Lose Hill Summit – Mam Tor loop from Edale

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Lose Hill Summit – Mam Tor loop from Edale

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Lose Hill Summit – Mam Tor loop from Edale

02:59

21.8km

850m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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393 m

Edale Village

Highlight • Settlement

Edale is the start of the Pennine Way, which also means it's the start of one of Britain's most iconic races: The Spine. It's a wonderful base for adventurous running adventures, with the vast moorland of Kinder Scout to the north and The Great Ridge to the south. It's also easily accessed by train from both Manchester and Sheffield.

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735 m

Official Start of the Pennine Way

Highlight • Pub

This will be an exciting sight for many! You could be starting the Pennine Way national long-distance walking trail with dry feet and excitement, or maybe finishing it with a big smile on your face and heading straight into the pub! Either way, it's a big milestone in Edale.

Alternatively, you might be setting off on a day walk up the glorious Kinder Scout to the north or onto the Great Ridge to the south.

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1.43 km

Fred Heardman's Plantation

Forest

10.3 km

Win Hill

Highlight • Summit

always add this to any given route nearby.. a brilliant incline to increase fitness

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10.8 km

Trig point at Win Hill summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Win Hill is north west of Bamford in the Peak District. Its summit is 1,516 feet (462 m) above sea level and it is bounded by the River Derwent to the east, the River Noe to the south west and Ladybower Reservoir to the north. It boasts a ridge that runs north west and links it to Kinder Scout. The views here are spectacular.

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15.6 km

Lose Hill Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lose Hill is situated at the end of Great Ridge and provides breathtaking views over Mam Tor, as well as the Hope and Edale valleys. Despite its proximity to Mam Tor, it often has fewer visitors, meaning you can enjoy a little more tranquillity here.

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16.5 km

Back Tor

Peak

17.3 km

Barker Bank

Peak

17.6 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 get very busy at popular times/when the weather is great, so choose your moment.

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18.9 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 which make for great, challenging trail runs. It can get busy on the summit, though, so choose your moment.

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18.9 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 hiking in this area, too. It can get busy, though, so choose your moment.

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21.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

2.99 km

1.54 km

1.31 km

897 m

479 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

3.50 km

2.17 km

1.59 km

999 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

9°C

6°C

60 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Comments

January 31, 2025,Part of the Edale Skyline

Not the run I intended - I had the wrong footwear, kept falling over and had some work stuff to sort out partway round! Very frustrating but still good to be out and about.