Mam Tor Christmas Day Hike

Name: Mam Tor Christmas Day Hike
Start: 2025-12-25T17:30:00+00:00
Location: Castleton Visitors Centre

Schedule

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025 at 05:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Castleton Visitors Centre | Buxton, EN

Mam Tor - Christmas Edition! 🎄
Alone this Christmas? Fancy doing somethin different?
Join our Christmas Day group hike! 💫
This 6.6-mile circular hike starts at the dramatic Castleton and takes us on a spectacular journey across some of the area’s most iconic peaks and landmarks—Blue John Cavern, Mam Tor, Mam Tor Hill Fort, Hollins Cross, Back Tor, and finally the sweeping ridge of Lose Hill.
We’ll be treated to breathtaking 360° views throughout the walk, with rolling hills, rugged edges, and classic Peak District scenery at every turn. The route avoids the technical Elbow Ridge scramble and instead follows a beautiful path alongside Winnats Pass, making it a rewarding challenge without anything too extreme.
Expect steep climbs, uneven terrain, and very muddy paths - especially after rain, so sturdy footwear is a must. There’s also a short section near an electric fence, so we’ll take care as we pass through.
Dogs are welcome 🐶
Feel free to unleash your inner elf! Christmas hats, jumpers, tinsel, novelty beards, full Santa wardrobe… all encouraged.
Let’s have a great Christmas morning together! - fresh air, great views, and even better company. 🌄🥾
📍Start/Finish: Castleton Car Park HPBC, Cross Street, S33 8WH. 133 spaces. 4-10 hours £6.80
🕤 Meet time: 9:20am set off for 9:30am
📏 Distance: 6.6miles / 10.62km
⏱️ Time: 3.5– 4 hours (with plenty of photo + snack stops)
⬆️ Total Ascent: approx. 600 m / 1,970 ft
🗻 Highest Point (Mam Tor): 517 m / 1,696 ft
🧭 What to bring:
• Sturdy walking boots/shoes 🥾(waterproof if possible)
• Water + snacks (or even a picnic!) 🥪
• Layers & waterproofs (just in case — it’s the Peaks!) 🌧️
• Camera/phone for those stunning views 📸
• A smile + sense of adventure 😄