Total Distance: 7.5 miles
Total ascent: 1600 feet
One of the joys of Fell Walking is to have a ridge with wonderful views to walk along and the 2.5 miles of the MamTor ridge is just that.
We pass lovely stone buildings and a steepish climb to catch our first glimpse of the ridge and from there it is easy walking through meadowland and farm tracks with expansive views to reach the short climb to ‘The Shivering Mountain’ We have 360º view as we stroll along the ridge with good pathways most of the way. There will be lots of interesting things to note and possible hang gliders to watch. We drop down to Hollins Cross and then up again to reach Lose Hill where we look down the Hope valley to see the limestone works and possibly Hathersage in the distance?
Our slow descent passes flowering meadows and wildlife to eventually reach the village and refreshments at the many establishments.
There were many school parties and youth groups on D of E exercises on the recce and I do expect to have large numbers of people on the ridge. This is the nature of the place, but everyone is happy and enjoying the great outdoors.
Photos taken on the recce are here:
Photos taken on the recce are here:
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