Helicopter airlifts materials to Mam Tor as restoration work on Bronze Age monument starts

As part of the work, repairs will be made to the footpaths to encourage visitors to walk on established routes rather than climb the historic earthworks, such as the ramparts and burial mound.

Using the helicopter to take the materials from a lift site on the old Castleton to Mam Tor road, now known as the ‘Broken Road’, up to the summit was crucial to ensure the materials needed for the project could be delivered easily and efficiently to areas which have no vehicle access.

Chris Lockyer, Area Ranger for National Trust in the High Peak said: “It is exciting to see the materials being delivered to the areas we need them to allow us to continue the process of restoring the land to the state it was in before the erosion happened.

“It is vital we carry out this work to protect this scheduled monument and to ensure we can play our part in ensuring future generations can enjoy it.”

The helicopter carried materials which will be used to restore the archaeological features, as well as stone for path repairs. It also flew the timber needed for repairing and installing fencing and knee rails.

This famous hill is a popular place to enjoy stunning views of the Peak District and a place for walkers exploring the area.

So far this year, around 700,000 people have walked to the top of Mam Tor.

It is also a nationally important archaeological site which was occupied by settlers for thousands of years over the Bronze and Iron Age because of its hilltop position.

As the project continues, National Trust rangers and volunteers will rebuild and restore the profile of the affected areas with hessian and topsoil, as well as reseed where bare soil has been exposed.

Alongside the restoration work, improvements are being made to Mam Tor car park and the wider area.

This includes landscaping and new picnic benches to improve access and offer a relaxing place for a picnic after a hike.