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The Woolpacks rock formations – View from Mam Tor loop from Edale

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The Woolpacks rock formations – View from Mam Tor loop from Edale

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The Woolpacks rock formations – View from Mam Tor loop from Edale

05:28

17.8km

530m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.85 km for 253 m

After 3.16 km for 155 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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715 m

Edale Village

Highlight • Parking

Edale is a beautiful village set at the base of Kinder Scout. It’s a great start point for walks in the local area, including the classic Mam Tor and the …

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5.15 km

The Woolpacks rock formations

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Woolpacks area is great to explore, tricky in bad visibility and the peat bogs can be perilous, Excellent!!

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8.23 km

Brown Knoll Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

A very exposed trig point with amazing views of the Great Ridge and Kinder Scout.

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12.4 km

Lord's Seat Summit, Rushup Edge

Highlight • Summit

Fabulous 360 degree panoramic views from this viewpoint along Rushup Edge. The ridge's highest point is Lord's Seat, at 1,804 feet (550 m), providing views of Mam Tor, down to …

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14.1 km

View from Mam Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Absolutely the best views from the top of Mam Tor. If you want to enjoy some peace and quiet, go early!! Mam Tor gets very busy and virtually overrun with …

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14.1 km

Mam Tor

Highlight • Summit

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 …

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15.1 km

Great Ridge Path to Mam Tor

Highlight • Trail

Always great to get a photo at the summit and the views from this summit are spectacular. A photograph at sunrise or sunset would be perfect

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15.5 km

Hollins Cross

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Hollins Cross is a col with spectacular panoramic views. There are loads of great trails around here, especially via the Great Ridge to Mam Tor. It can get very busy …

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17.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

1.77 km

1.20 km

1.14 km

992 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.47 km

6.07 km

1.30 km

993 m

939 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Sunday 7 June

13°C

7°C

84 %

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The Woolpacks rock formations – View from Mam Tor loop from Edale

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The Woolpacks rock formations

Brown Knoll Trig Point

Lord's Seat Summit, Rushup Edge

View from Mam Tor

Mam Tor

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