Muslim Hikers: The Great Mam Tor – Lose Hill Ridge Trek

Muslim Hikers invites you to it’s annual Winter Hike of Mam Tor. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the famous Great Ridge Walk, starting & finishing in the town of Castleton, and summiting Mam Tor, one of the most iconic mountains in the Peak District.

This is a fantastic chance to meet likeminded hikers & adventurers from across the country and enjoy a scenic social trek as part of a professionally organised event with qualified mountain guides.

All are welcome regardless of religious background or ability. Whether you’re a seasoned mountaineer or a first time walker, we invite you to join us as we hike one of the best ridge walks in the country.

THE WALK

Date: 25/12/23
Time: Meet 08:30, Trek starts 09:30
Location: Meet at Castleton Visitor Centre
Car Parking: Castleton Visitor Centre Car Park, Buxton Rd, Castleton S33 8WN

PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY – (Car parking may be limited so it’s important to arrive on time to find alternative parking if needed)

Walk distance/Duration:

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Easy – This is a fairly easy walk suitable for people of all walking abilities. As always, being physially trained will help you enjoy the experience more.

The route is approximately 7 miles and it is expected to take the group 5 hours to complete at a casual pace.

After a short briefing, we shall start the trek at 09:30 sharp.

We will begin by heading towards Mam Tor (1,696ft), our first of 3 summits. On our way we will pass Treak Cliff Cavern and Blue John Cavern, before heading up a steep ascent towards our first summit and trig point. This is by far the hardest section of the trek. We will continue along the ridge to Bak Tor, enjoying, weather permitting, glorious views to our right and left.

We hope to stop for something to eat on Bak Tor. It also enjoys some fascinating protruding rocks, which make for some amazing pictures. If the weather is nice, we shall be spending a bit of time here. We will then head to the final summit, Lose Hill, again, another great spot to take pictures.

After this walk along the ridge, we shall finally be heading back down to Castleton. The route back will depend on the weather. If it is wet and windy, then we’ll take a direct route back. If it is still and sunny, then a more scenic route will be taken.

KIT LIST

Hiking boots with ankle support recommended, rucksack, waterproof jacket & trousers, extra layers, water bottle & packed lunch. You will be sent a full kit list via email.

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:

– A guided walk, lead by professional mountain guides
– Stewardship from Muslim Hikers – we are here to offer support and advice before, during and after your event.
– Dedicated Event Whatsapp group to network and for getting help with transport (link will be in your Eventbrite confirmation email)

OTHER NOTES

– Tickets are non transferable and non refundable
– Please note professional photography & videography may be in place. Content may be shared by ourselves and third parties for marketing purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let us know on the day of the trek.
– Age 16+

See you in Soon!