I chose to wild camp overnight on Kinder Scout and so split the hike into two days. This depends on a number of factors, but if you are hiking the 17km route in a day, aim for around 5 hours with regular breaks to admire the views and for snacks. These towns are then a short drive to Edale where you can park your car for the day to start your walk! That way you get the benefit of the extra pubs and cafes in the other villages whilst also getting the best of your hike. This way you get the most out of your stay! Looking south from Mam TorĮdale is a very small village without many accommodation choices so I would recommended staying in Castleton or Hope, which are both very beautiful villages with lots of options for campsites, BnBs, and Hotels. This will allow you to start and finish your Mam Tor and Kinder Scout walk in the same location. You came to the Peak District for some hill walking right? You should start your hike in the village of Edale. The car park is on the south side of Mam Tor and fills up fast so get there early if you want a space! If you just want to do a quick walk up Mam Tor, there is a carpark half way up the hill with a short sharp path leading to the summit (see below). There are a few options in this scenario. In both directions the views are fantastic but I walked clockwise to get the steep bit done at the start as I personally find it’s easier on my legs that way. You can walk the trail either clockwise or anticlockwise. Here is the route I followed using the AllTrails app which I highly recommend if you want to track you hiking!

The route takes in the highlights of the area with extraordinary views across the National Park and even out to Manchester and other settlements in the distance when the weather’s fair. The walk is a 17km ridge hike that follows a well marked and signposted trail from Edale to Mam Tor then loops round to Kinder Scout before dropping down into Edale again. Mam Tor and Kinder Scout are in the centre of the Peak District National Park close to the town of Edale. The National Park is in Derbyshire, close to the cities of Manchester and Sheffield in the north of England. Mam Tor and Kinder Scout are two summits situated in the heart of the Peak District, near the Hope Valley.

Mam tor peak district car park