Mam Tor in the High Peak
of Derbyshire, sits 517m (1696 ft) above sea level. Its name means 'Mother Hill' and is so called because of frequent mini landslides on the Eastern side of the hill, thus creating several mini hills behind it. These landslides, caused by unstable layers of shale, have given Mam Tor its alternative name, 'Shivering Mountain'. The footprint of a late Bronze Age/ early Iron Age fort is evident at the peak of Mam Tor. The mountain overlooks the village of Castleton, home to the world famous Peak, Speedwell and Blue John Caverns. Mam Tor officially closed to traffic, due to the landslides, in 1979.

Camera:
Canon EOS 5D MKIII; Canon EF 70-300mm f/4 'L' series lens;

Settings: 70mm, f/20, ISO 1000, 1/80 sec


Mam Tor, Peak District, UK, 53.3492° N, 1.8096° W