Mam Tor and Rushup Edge
A6187Castleton to Wash · England
Distance4.1mi · 6.6 km
Drive time9 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
MoorlandValleyMountain
Ridge road over Mam Nick above Edale
This road climbs from Castleton over Mam Nick beneath the slumping face of Mam Tor, then runs west along the Rushup Edge ridge. It offers open views toward Kinder Scout and the Edale valley before descending toward Chapel-en-le-Frith. Mind the exposed ridge crosswinds, walkers crossing near the Mam Nick car park and fog on the tops.
Where it runs
CastletonStart · England
WashEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners22bends
Tightness6of 10
Max gradient14%≈ 1-in-7
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb261 mtotal ascent
Summit467 mhighest point · 1532 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
270 m rangeKnow before you go
- Exposed ridge crosswinds
- Walkers crossing at Mam Nick
- Frequent hill fog
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