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Fire Risk in the Peaks: There have been numerous fires in the Peaks. These fires not only kill the ground level vegetation but also can go deep underground and destroy the underlying peat. There are signs all around the Peak District indicating that naked flames be they fires, barbecues, stoves or indeed any naked flames are banned in the Peak District. There is a hefty fine if these rules are broken. Take care when out walking and protect the Peaks. [July 2026]

Mam Tor

Mam Tor
Grid Ref : SK127836
Height : 417
OS Map : 110
Mam Tor is a notable summit within the Peak District. Known as the "shivering mountain" due to the unstable nature of the steep eastern slopes. Mam Tor is on the boundary of the White and Dark Peak and as such has good views over much of the northern and central parts of the peak District. It is very busy and at times it is difficult to get to the trig point due to the crowds.

Mam Tor summit with no people!!.

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Castleton

Current Weather

Last Updated today at : 18:13:38

Overall : clear sky
Temperature : 17degC.
Wind Speed : 11km/hr.
Wind Direction : S
Clouds : clear sky
Precipitation : none
Sunrise : 11:19:10
Sunset : 21:54:09
: Times are GMT add 1 hour for BST

Data from openweathermap.org

Walk to Trig Point
Summary : Castleton - Spring House Farm - Lose Hill - Back Tor - Mam Tor - Cavedale - Castleton
The easiest way to this Trig Point is to be dropped off at Mam Nic and walk the short distance to the top, maybe a 5 minute walk. A better walk is from Castleton. Walk along the now closed minor road that crosses the face of Mam Tor. The A8187 used to continue along the Hope Valley, through Castleton, across the lower slopes of Mam Tor and then down onto Chapel on le Frith and onto Manchester. However, the road has been unstable over the years with many closures due to the road slipping. In 1979 the authorities finally gave up following a very significant landslip an the road is closed. This changed the mature of the area significantly. Walking up this road gives good views of the impressive steep eastern slopes. Clamber around the slipped roadway. From the end of the road, footpaths lead to Mam Nic and then a newly built footpath leads to the summit. To make a round trip, folow the path east to hollins Cross and then follow one of the many footpahs down into Castleton.

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