National Trust - Dark Peak — Attraction in High Peak

Mam Tor is truly a breathtaking destination, as evident from the stunning images captured during your visit. The sweeping views of the rolling hills, the lush green pastures dotted with sheep, and the picturesque stone walls all contribute to the idyllic charm of the place. It's easy to see why this location is a haven for photographers, especially during the golden hours when the light adds a magical touch to the landscape.

The fact that your 5-year-old daughter managed to walk all the way to the top and back without stopping is a testament to how accessible and family-friendly this hike is. It's not only a great spot for a family outing but also has a romantic appeal, as you noticed with couples enjoying the serene environment. The mix of easy accessibility and stunning scenery makes Mam Tor a perfect spot for both seasoned hikers and families looking for a scenic walk.

While the road-side parking is free, the limited number of spaces might require a bit of patience, especially on busy days. Nonetheless, the effort is well worth it for the experience that Mam Tor offers. Whether you're there for the hike, the views, or simply to soak in the beauty of nature, this spot does...

The Dark Peak is the higher and wilder part of the Peak District in England, mostly forming the northern section but also extending south into its eastern and western margins. It is mainly in Derbyshire but parts are in Staffordshire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire. Principal upland areas within the Dark Peak include Kinder Scout, Bleaklow (both of which rise to over 600 m (2,000 ft)), Black Hill, the Roaches, Shining Tor, Mam Tor, Win Hill and Stanage Edge. Over the years, military aircraft have crashed on the Dark Peak, generally because of a combination of numerous nearby air bases, inexperienced pilots, primitive or faulty equipment and poor visibility. Because of the bleakness and emptiness of the high moorlands and the consequent difficulties of recovery, substantial wreckage remains at some sites in remote parts of the moorland, though militarily sensitive materials were removed and salvage teams sometimes gathered debris into piles, or burned or buried it. Some great walks, with beautiful scenery. We would recommend...

Perfect place for sledging, bottom of Mam Tor 'round about 1400 ft above sea level. When you see snow up on top of the hills this is the sort of place. There is a carpark, watch out for double yellow lines on the main road, they are enforced even at weekends. If there's a decent drop of snow the carpark will be closed, but the double yellow lines will be obscured.

⚠️ Warning ⚠️ You are basically on a mountain side and weather conditions will be much more extreme at 1400ft than you are perhaps used to. As above when it snows, it snows and blows, this is not a good location while or when it's going to snow, your car will get stuck. Best after a snowfall that's melted or minimal at lower levels, a good indicator is on the road up from Chapel en le Frith, if it's covered at low level you ain't going to get up to 1400ft turn around.

Nice in the summer ☀️ but...