![]() Viewpoint 5: Lord’s Seat and Rushup Edge (SK 113 834) If the ridge has a weak point then it is perhaps Lose Hill itself, which is a bit lacking in foreground interest but should still be included in a traverse of the ridge. There is a lone Caledonian pine that sits on top of Back Tor and a pretty hawthorn and birch copse below its summit on the northern side of the ridge.įrom the ridge, Kinder Scout’s southern edge to the north presents a level horizon, with all of the details hidden below the skyline but a longer focal length allows the photographer to pick out individual details on both sides of the ridge. There are many great photographs to be had along this ridge and it rewards revisits. ![]() © Mick Ryan Viewpoint 4: The Ridge toward Lose Hill It is such a strong composition that it works in varied light conditions and all seasons. One is just off the main agged path on the way to Mam Tor summit. VP 1 – The Serpentine Curve (SK 126 836)Ī classic composition is of the serpentine curve of the road snaking down into Edale from Mam Nick. Just over the Nick by the lay-bay on the right is the bridleway to the Gate (0.5km) and on your left before the Nick is the path up Rushup Edge to Lord’s Seat (1.2km). If parked in the National Trust car park follow the steps at the back of the car park up to the road to Mam Nick where on your right is the path to Mam Tor summit (322m). Map: OS Explorer Map OL1 (1:25 000) The Peak District: Dark Peak Area What to shoot and viewpointsĪll viewpoints are accessed from Mam Nick. ![]() The National Trust car park is on your right.Īlternatively continue passed the car park and take the next right to Mam Nick where there is a small lay-by for several cars on the Edale side of the ridge – useful if you don’t want to walk up the steep steps to Mam Tor summit or if you are in a rush at sunrise. At the top of the pass turn right at the T-junction and follow the road round, passing the rst turning on the right. From Castleton drive west up Winnats Pass. ![]() The car park for Mam Tor and the Great Ridge is on the Sheffeld Road below Mam Nick 2 miles from Castleton.
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