12.7 miles
Distance
2,080 ft
Climb
-2,065 ft
Descent
1,778 ft
High Point
15 ft
Altitude change
626 ft
Altitude min
626 ft
Altitude start
640 ft
Altitude end
-36.3%
Grade max
48.7%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
1,562 ft
Distance flat

Pedalnorth.com route around Mam Tor in the Peak District.

1. Head towards the Shivering Mountain, then fork right towards Treak Cliff Cavern. Pass this on the long northward zig that uses to be the old A625. This was abandoned in 1979 due to landslips and the full effect of these become apparent when you get to the southbound zag. Climb over a post-apocalyptic series of steps up and down.
2. At the top turn right towards the west, then take the sharp right turn signposted to Barber Booth and Edale to the top of Mam Nick.
3. Turn right on bridleway just after the crest and flank Mam Tor on the north side, bouncing down to Hollin’s Cross.
4. Drop back on your left, descending to the top of Edale.
5. Head left up the valley, bearing left over a small bridge and climbing on tarmac back towards Mam Nick.
6. Where the road dinks left, turn right onto the Chapel Gate public way. This is not the beast it once was so climb steadily on well-graded chippings round the back of Rushop Edge, bearing left where it levels out.
7. Follow the edge, including a short but tricky descent back to the Mam Nick road. Retrace back to the Winnats Road then dink R-L towards Rowter Farm.
8. After a mile, turn left onto the Limestone Way. This starts innocuously enough but funnels into a superb, demanding, loose, blocky descent down Cave Dale. The only way this could be harder would be if besieged defenders were dropping boiling oil from the ruins of Peveril Castle. This makes a fine climax back into Castleton.

source: http://www.pedalnorth.com/content/mam-tor
Detailed Description
Mam Tor is a 13 mile popular intermediate route located near Castleton. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route climbs 2,080 ft with a max elevation of 1,778 ft then descends -2,065 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    13 miles
  • Altitude min
    626 ft
  • Altitude start
    626 ft
  • Altitude end
    640 ft
  • Climb
    2,080 ft
  • Descent
    -2,065 ft
  • Grade max
    -36.3%
  • Grade min
    48.7%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,562 ft

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