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Klementina went for a hike
September 26, 2026 at 10:44
Mam Tor and the Great Ridge – UK Hill Walks for Beginners
02:32
13.1km
5.2km/h
510m
500m
Mam Tor and the Great Ridge - pure soul food
Today I came back happy, recharged, almost overflowing with emotions. The weather was amazing and the views were breathtaking, as always!
I did my circle walk to Edale - 8.15 miles, 2h 32m moving time, 1,675 ft elevation. I bagged 5 peaks along the way: Back Tor (1,425 ft), Barker Bank (1,400 ft), Lose Hill (1,550 ft), Mam Tor (1,700 ft) and Lord's Seat (1,800 ft). Every summit felt different, every view worth the climb.
My favourite moment? In the woods near the start, the sun came through the canopy right onto the path and it looked like a magical gate leading to a whole new world. I had to stop and take a picture - it felt like Narnia.
On the trail I met an old man walking slowly with a stick. I asked if he was alright, he said "I hope so" and we parted. I climbed up two summits and met him again on my way down - "oh you're on the way back already" he said. I told him to take his time. Little moments like that stay with you.
Finding parking was a bit of hard work - the main car park was full. But a kind person from another car shouted to me that there's another car park just 2 minutes away. I eventually parked there at the end - £5 for all day and it really didn't add much to my walk at all, so worth knowing!
The place is also very popular between walkers with easily accessible paths so know before you go it'll be busy!
But all in all -Absolutely beautiful, highly recommend. Already want to go back.
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Highest point (550 m)
Lowest point (220 m)
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