If the Mam Nick car park is full, there are some lay-bys on the road but these fill up very quickly. Mam Tor is a popular spot for sunrise because it is easy to reach the summit. Mam Tor is very popular all year round, more so in the Summer, so we would advise arriving as early as possible, especially if you want to complete the shorter walk.Īrriving before 9am on weekends, bank holidays and school holidays would be advantageous! Lauren admiring the view from the top of Mam Tor. Mam Tor is open 24 hours a day but we would not advise walking on the hill once it is getting dark. Hope and Edale stations are the closest train stations to Mam Tor. Service 272, Sheffield to Castleton, then walk from the village or take the number 200 bus. Service 200, Chapel-en-le-Frith to Castleton, via Winnats Pass, exit at Mam Tor.
Mam Nick is the starting place for the easiest walk, the other longer walks start in Castleton and Hope. Parking is £3.50 for 4 hours and £5 for longer stays. This is a pay-and-display National Trust Car Park with a pay-by-phone option. By Carįrom Castleton take the main road west up Winnats Pass.Īt the T-junction, turn right and follow the road round, pass the first turning on the right and Mam Nick Car Park is the next right. There are walks varying in length and difficulty that you can take, starting from places like Castleton and Hope, that will take you to Mam Tor. Standing at 517 metres high, Mam Tor means ‘Mother Hill’, which alludes to the mini-hills at the base of Mam Tor created by the frequent landslips. Towering over the village of Castleton, Mam Tor is one of the most popular hotspots in the Peak District.
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