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Mam Tor & Lose Hill loop from Castleton — Peak District National Park

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Mam Tor & Lose Hill loop from Castleton — Peak District National Park

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Mam Tor & Lose Hill loop from Castleton — Peak District National Park

04:00

13.1km

440m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate 8.2-mile (13.1 km) hike around Mam Tor and Lose Hill from Castleton, a journey that typically takes you about 3 hours and 59 minutes to complete. This circular route features a varied landscape, including flagstoned paths, grassy ascents, and some rocky sections, with an elevation gain…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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665 m

Cave Dale and View of Peveril Castle

Highlight • Gorge

Cave Dale, a towering limestone valley in the village of Castleton, is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the Peak District. Glacial water carved out this wonderful …

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2

6.17 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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7.52 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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4

8.61 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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9.49 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 …

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13.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.98 km

3.36 km

2.25 km

732 m

477 m

292 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.51 km

2.72 km

1.89 km

1.67 km

1.65 km

678 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Thursday 7 May

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Trail Reviews

June 1, 2022, The Great Ridge circular via Mam Tor,Hollins Cross,Back Tor,Lose Hill,Castleton,Cave Dale and The Limestone Way

Introduced a mate to the delights of The Great Ridge

March 2, 2022, Castleton Loop (Lose Hill, Mam Tor, Cave Dale)

Great views again on this walk. Not! Very low cloud and rain so couldn’t see a thing!! But, hey ho, it was still good to have a walk/slide.

October 20, 2021, Castleton Circular Walk

Out with Paul. A long time friend of The Hillwalker. We finally got to meet after years of messaging each other.