Vineyards · East Midlands
Mam Tor hillfort
In or near Edale.
Mam Tor hillfort — a UK vineyard in england east midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Edale · 1.7 km
About
Mam Tor hillfort is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england east midlands. UK viticulture has expanded significantly since the 1980s, with English sparkling wines now winning international awards. Most British vineyards offer tours and tastings of their estate-grown wines. scheduled monument in Derbyshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Castleton SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dark Peak SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mam Tor hillfort is located in the East Midlands and is an ancient hillfort site. It dates back to the Iron Age and is notable for its historical significance. The site offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a point of interest for visitors. While there is a vineyard nearby, the hillfort itself primarily serves as a historical landmark and walking destination.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3502, -1.8096
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- Castleton
- Postcode
- S33 8WA
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Nearest railway station
- Edale — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17651144 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mam Tor hillfort?
- Mam Tor hillfort is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S33 8WA), in the parish of Castleton.
- What is Mam Tor hillfort?
- Mam Tor hillfort — a UK vineyard in england east midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Mam Tor hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Edale, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode S33 8WA.
- Is Mam Tor hillfort a protected site?
- Yes — Mam Tor hillfort is part of the Castleton SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Mam Tor hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Edale, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S33 8WA.