View from Mam Tor – Mam Tor loop from Edale

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View from Mam Tor – Mam Tor loop from Edale

Moderate

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485

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View from Mam Tor – Mam Tor loop from Edale

04:56

16.5km

490m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.71 km

Stone Bridge at Jacob's Ladder, River Noe

Highlight • Bridge

Scenic spot before the last stretch back to Edale. Nice place for a paddle also!

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4.72 km

Start of Jacob's Ladder Trail

Highlight • Trail

The sign was welcome but the challenge ahead was unknown. In favourable weather this is a great path to use but I guess a real challenge in winter.

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4.73 km

Jacob's Ladder (Peak District National Park)

Highlight • Climb

The steep stone staircase of Jacob’s Ladder brings you to the summit of Kinder Low. This iconic section of the Pennine Way is a delight to hike and rewards you with magnificent views.

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6.87 km

Brown Knoll

Peak

11.0 km

Lord's Seat Summit, Rushup Edge

Highlight • Summit

Fabulous 360 degree panoramic views from this viewpoint along Rushup Edge. The ridge's highest point is Lord's Seat, at 1,804 feet (550 m), providing views of Mam Tor, down to …

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12.9 km

View from Mam Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Absolutely the best views from the top of Mam Tor. If you want to enjoy some peace and quiet, go early!! Mam Tor gets very busy and virtually overrun with …

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12.9 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 …

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13.9 km

Great Ridge Path to Mam Tor

Highlight • Trail

Always great to get a photo at the summit and the views from this summit are spectacular. A photograph at sunrise or sunset would be perfect

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14.2 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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16.5 km

End point

Train Station

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