ピークフォレストの天然記念物・トップ20

The beauty of these hills is well worth the climbs

Fantastic views thoughout, bit of a scramble at the top, bit slippery underfoot, fair degree of exposure in wet, windy, snowy condition.

The Kinder Low trig pillar (633m) is a very popular destination sitting on the plateau of Kinder Scout. The trig pillar doesn't mark the actual summit of Kinder Scout, which actually lies north-east of here, further into the heart of the plateau, and is not marked by a trig pillar.

One of the most famous routes in the Peak District, The Great Ridge has stunning views on a clear day down to Castleton and Edale, and over to the peaks of Grindslow Knoll and Kinder Scout. It gets quieter as you travel further along the ridge to Lose Hill, with many people just nipping up to the Mam Tor summit. It's a lovely place for a sunrise and cloud inversions, popular with photographers, so get there early! Parking is at the National Trust Mam Tor car park, just down the hill from Mam Tor (S33 8WA).

A bit of a cross roads on the Great Ridge. It's around halfway between Mam Tor and Back Tor and from here you can head down into Edale or Castleton. There is a Monument near the gate.

Used by many people as the summit of Kinder Scout (as the actual summit is hard to find), the trig point is high up on some rocks.

Much easier to find than Kinder Scout as the white painted trigonometry point guides the way from afar. There are quite many different routes crossing here and one is seldom alone.

Mam Tor is a breathtaking summit with enchanting views over the Peak District. In clear conditions, the views stretch all the way to Manchester. There are so many options when hiking in this area, too. It can get busy, though, so choose your moment.