The Shivering Mountain

Walks, England, Derbyshire, High Peak

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

  • Take the smallest gate and follow the path.

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

  • 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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