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Mam Tor and Kinder Scout Fitness Walk
View of Kinder South Edge and Ringing Roger Peak District
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Mam Tor and Kinder Scout Fitness Walk

A guided Fitness Walk from Castleton, climbing up onto Mam Tor, Kinder Scout (the Peak District’s highest plateau), and finally the Great Ridge – it’s a great circuit of ascents and descents with wonderful views and varied terrain.

  • Distance: 11 miles/17.8 km.
  • Ascent: 2952ft/900m of ascent.
  • Difficulty: Harder. Moderate Pace.
  • Great For:  Active walkers who want to increase fitness or prepare for a challenge.
  • Approx Timings: 0915 – 1600. Final confirmation when you book.
  • Start/Finish: Visitor Centre Car Park, Castleton, S33 8WN.
  • Location Map >

£49.00

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Description

Mam Tor and Kinder Scout Fitness Walk

Our route climbs from Castleton out of the valley via the old broken road and Odin Mine onto Mam Tor – a fine summit and site of a former hill fort.  Our descent to the beautiful vale of Edale is followed by a steep ascent onto the Kinder Plateau via the lesser-visited Golden Clough. We follow the Plateau’s edge to Ringing Roger, a collection of gritstone rocks and towers, for an easy scramble and descent back to Edale.  Our final climb of the day leads us to the Great Ridge and Back Tor, a wonderful place to view our day’s walk and the surrounding countryside!

Want to make a weekend of it?  If you are booking this walk on Sunday 4 October 2026, you can also book our Kinder Scout Double Fitness Walk on Saturday 3 October 2026  here>

Want to ask a question about this walk?  Please Contact Us >

Additional information

The Walk

Our route climbs from Castleton out of the valley via the old broken road and Odin Mine onto Mam Tor – a fine summit and site of a former hill fort.  Our descent to the beautiful vale of Edale is followed by a steep ascent onto the Kinder Plateau via the lesser-visited Golden Clough. We follow the Plateau’s edge to Ringing Roger, a collection of gritstone rocks and towers, for an easy scramble and descent back to Edale.  Our final climb of the day leads us to the Great Ridge and Back Tor, a wonderful place to view our day's walk and the surrounding countryside!
Walk Date

Sunday 4 October 2026

What’s included?

Included
  • Qualified Mountain Leader or Hill and Moorland Leader with Outdoor First Aid Qualifications.
  • Guiding throughout the day with briefing advice and support to ensure your safety.
  • Narrative on local points of interest, wildlife, geology, history and culture.
  • Optional photography of your day which can be shared with you.
  • The option of a free, return lift from a station or bus stop to the start of your walk to encourage sustainable travel. We can only arrange this if we have spare space in our vehicle and the pick-up point is reasonably close to your walk. Ask us when you book.
Not Included:
  • Parking or transport costs associated with your walk.
  • Essential walking kit or food.
  • Navigation equipment and maps for Navigation Courses (we will help if we have spares).

What to Bring

Here’s an Essential Kit Kist for all our walks >

Meeting and Parking

We meet outside the toilets and Refreshments Kiosk at the Visitor Centre Car Park, Castleton, post code S33 8WN.

The cost of car parking is (currently) £6 – £7 for the day and the ticket machine may only take coins.

Please see a Google Map showing the location of the car park and  Visitor Centre here>

Coming by Bus or Train?
We’re keen to support public transport use and reduce emissions. If you’re arriving reasonably nearby we’ll give you a free lift. Just ask us when you book.

Facilities

Castleton is a small bustling, picturesque village with cafes, restaurants, pubs, hotels, shops and accommodation.  There are also the famous Blue John mines and caverns and a castle.  See map here>

Walk Difficulty

This is a Harder Walk at a Moderate Pace.  Here is our walk difficulty guide >

FAQs

We have created a separate page of the most frequently asked questions here >

Accommodation

Our Recommendation: 

  • Bike & Boot Peak District Leisure Hotel >
  • This is the hotel where we park and start our walk.
  • We partner with Bike & Boot, an award winning leisure hotel in the Hope Valley that’s ideal for walkers! There’s a restaurant / breakfast, free hot drinks for guests, free cake at 4pm and free films three times a day. Also, a drying room for gear and free on-site parking too.
  • The hotel welcomes dogs.
  • To receive a 10 – 15%  Bike and Boot Discount* enter the promo code PEAKWALK when you book on line: Bike & Boot Booking > .
  • (*Discount may not available on Bank Holiday Weekends).

 

Other Options:

Click here to see a Google map of accommodation near this walks start.

We have also created a page of Peak District accommodation we recommend here >

Respect, Protect and Enjoy!

We all want to respect, protect and enjoy the fragile upland environments where we walk, so that they can be enjoyed by generations to come.  Following The Countryside Code really helps…

Respect:
  • Be considerate to those living in, working in and enjoying the countryside
  • Leave gates and property as you find them
  • Do not block access to gateways or driveways when parking
  • Be nice, say hello, share the space
  • Follow local signs and keep to marked paths unless wider access is available
Protect:
  • Take your litter home – leave no trace of your visit
  • Do not light fires and only have BBQs where signs say you can
  • Always keep dogs under control and in sight
  • Dog poo – bag it and bin it – any public waste bin will do
  • Care for nature – do not cause damage or disturbance
Enjoy:
  • Check your route and local conditions
  • Plan your adventure – know what to expect and what you can do
  • Enjoy your visit, have fun, make a memory
Want to know more?
  • Sustainability – our actions and fund raising to support the local environment, communities and economy.
  • Contact Us – ask a question or make a suggestion.
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