Perhaps the most striking feature of Mam Tor is its Northern edge, which has collapsed to form a steep cliff as a result of landslips. This is a good place for a picnic as well. Once you reach Mam Tor, you are in a great position to admire the view along the Great Ridge and the paragliders flying above you (if the weather is good). There is a nice and easy paved path from Hollins Cross to Mam Tor, and in good weather it will be quite busy. See my other post about Kinder Scout.įrom here you can already see Mam Tor (517 m) on your right, with the path to the summit following the Great Ridge. You'll soon reach Hollins Cross (390 m) on top of the Great Ridge, and a stunning view opens to Hope Valley on the other side of the ridge, as well as back to Vale of Edale and Kinder Scout behind you. After passing Hollins farm, the trail gets slightly steeper and a bit rocky, but is still quite easy to hike. The route The route we took starts from Edale train station, heading South East, crossing the River Noe and passing pastures and farms.
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