Hollins Cross, Mam Tor & Lord's Seat loop from Edale — Peak District National Park

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Hollins Cross, Mam Tor & Lord's Seat loop from Edale — Peak District National Park

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Hollins Cross, Mam Tor & Lord's Seat loop from Edale — Peak District National Park

03:50

12.5km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Tips

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.36 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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3.70 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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3.99 km

Engraved Stone at Mam Tor Summit

Highlight • Summit

Wish I knew what this highlight was about actually??

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5.37 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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9.52 km

Upper Booth Farm

Highlight • Settlement

Upper Booth Farm is owned and managed by the National Trust. There is a seasonal campsite and camping barn open from 24th March to 28th October each year.
The Pennine …

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12.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.03 km

4.94 km

1.33 km

1.04 km

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.32 km

3.50 km

2.36 km

1.36 km

580 m

363 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

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Friday 13 November

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Comments

January 7, 2024,Hollins Cross, Mam Tor & Lord's Seat loop from Edale — Peak District National Park

Very cool trail, some busy points but also a lot of (quite surprisingly) wild stretches. Mam Tor peak was expectedly very busy, stunning views though. Crossing over to Lord's Seat was a very easy, gradual ascent, with 90% of the total climb already done reaching top of Mam Tor. Lord's Seat arguably more impressive in my opinion, with virtually no …