The Shivering Mountain

Walks, England, Derbyshire, High Peak
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The Shivering Mountain

Castleton, Derbyshire

by GoJauntly

  • 2 hours / 3.4km
  • 244

A not-too-steep jaunt up Mam Tor, a hill rising above the village of Castleton in the Peak District.

  • Parking
  • Dog friendly
  • Great views

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  1. Begin your walk from the road at Treak Cliff Cavern, taking he path that climbs up behind the entrance to the cave.

    Step 1: Begin your walk from the road at Treak Cliff Cavern, taking he path that climbs up behind the entrance to the cave.

  2. Beneath your feet are a huge network of caves containing Blue John Stone, a precious mineral that cannot be found elsewhere in the world.

    Step 2: Beneath your feet are a huge network of caves containing Blue John Stone, a precious mineral that cannot be found elsewhere in the world.

  3. You will see Mam Tor rising up in front, with the landslide that gives the hill it's nickname "The Shivering Mountain" in full view.

    Step 3: You will see Mam Tor rising up in front, with the landslide that gives the hill it's nickname "The Shivering Mountain" in full view.

  4. Step 4: Turn left at the cave, then walk a short distance before crossing over to the other side to a gate.

  5. Take the smallest gate and follow the path.

    Step 5: Take the smallest gate and follow the path.

  6. Once through a second gate beneath a National Trust Sign, you will join a stone path. There are some steps but the path soon levels out.

    Step 6: Once through a second gate beneath a National Trust Sign, you will join a stone path. There are some steps but the path soon levels out.

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