Grindslow Knoll Walk (via Ringing Roger) From Edale | 5.5-Mile Route

There are so many hikes you can do from Edale village in Derbyshire, it’s difficult to choose which walk to do! This Grindslow Knoll walk is a great short route with wonderful views.

The route up to Grindslow Knoll takes you via ‘Ringing Roger’ and along the edge of Kinder plateau route then around to the peak of Grindslow Knoll. It’s a beautiful route as you can see the summit in the distance as you’re walking around the top of the edge.

However, if you fancy a more challenging walk up to Grindslow Knoll, check out this walk via Grindsbrook Clough, a shorter but steeper version, including a scramble up Grindsbrook Clough. Also, options to extend this walk if you’re looking for a longer route.

Here you will find details on how to get to the start of this short walk from Edale, route information, map, GPX file, facilities in Edale at the start of the walk, plus a detailed step by step guide of the route.

Let me know in the comments if you’ve done this walk from Edale.

Grindslow Knoll walk from Edale

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Map of Grindslow Knoll walk from Edale

© Crown copyright and database rights (2024) OS 002572460

Walk start point

Start grid reference: SK 12381 85327

Car parking address: Edale car park, Edale, Hope Valley, S33 7ZQ

Cash only or download the ‘PaybyPhone’ App to pay for parking. Numerous other Peak District car parks use this so it’s worth downloading the App. Location code: 806749. (The one with 9 green squares logo).

• £1.80 – 1 hour
• £2.90 – 1-2 hours
• £4.50 – 2-4 hours
• £6.80 – 4-10 hours
• £7.90  up to 24 hours

*Prices are correct at the time of writing (February 2025).

Please note this is a medium-sized car park with 138 spaces. You must park within the bays otherwise you will receive a parking ticket (I’ve seen people return from a walk to find a ticket on their car). Edale is a popular place to visit in the summer months and weekends. If the Edale car park is full there is an overflow car park a short distance away is available (peak times only).

Public transport

Nearest train station: Edale train station (opposite the start location at the car park)

Facilities on the walk

There are public toilets available at the start of the walk at Edale car park.

Edale has great facilities for the beginning and end of your walk up Grindslow Knoll. There are two pubs that serve food (Ramblers Inn and Nags Head), a great cafe next to the train station and further shops down the other end of the village.

Water on your walk – I recommend a filter water bottle for your Peak District walks, it saves you from carrying extra weight and you can fill up safely and drink water from the streams on your walk.

Other useful information

• Edale is a popular place for walkers, so if you can plan your visit for mid-week or even the shoulder months it will be quieter.
• Kinder Plateau is very exposed, and the wind can make it colder so remember to pack some warm layers to put on at the top of Ringing Roger path.
• I recommend you take a paper map and compass (see below).

Would you know what to do in an emergency situation?

We have a guide with what to do, who you need to call and also some useful kit that should be in your backpack. Ask us any questions in the comments or via our social media.

Happy hiking + stay safe

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Peak District weather

Check the weather for your walk location and hills

• BBC Weather for Edale
• Met Office weather and/or MWIS (Mountain weather information service) for the Peak District
• Met Office weather for Kinder Low (on the plateau of Kinder Scout)

Ordnance Survey Walk Map

The map for this walk is the Ordnance Survey OL1 – Peak District (Dark Peak Area).

View the different prices here with Ordnance Survey or Amazon. If you’re hiking in all weather the Active OS maps are good to have as they are laminated so better on rainy days.

View both Peak District map options here.

And don’t forget your compass, I recommend the Silva Expedition or the Silva Classic compass.

For online maps, I recommend OS Online App (I have been using it for many years and it is worth getting if you want to start walking more). Check prices here for the one-month or annual option with OS Online App. All the walks on the website are created using OS Online + you can download them to the App.

See both maps that cover the Peak District here.

Want to learn more map skills? Check out our Guided Walks with map reading skills here.

Check prices here for the one month or yearly option with OS Online App. 

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Grindslow Knoll short walk (via Ringing Roger) from Edale route

Stage 1 – Edale to Kinder Plateau

Distance: 1.7 miles/2.8 km

Grid reference SK 124 853

From Edale car park, go down the steps next to the toilets and turn right onto the road under the bridge. Follow the road past the station and round as it goes past the Peak District Information Centre at Fieldhead Campsite. Walk all the way to the opposite end of the village to the Nags Head pub.

At the pub, continue down the road, past a cottage on your left, then look for a finger signpost on the right. Walk down the steps and across the narrow wooden bridge and up the steps on the other side.

Follow the flagstone path for a short distance until you can see a path bearing off on the right across the grass, into the distance (in photo below), heading uphill to Heardman’s Plantation.

Walk up and go through the gate then follow the switchback path as it ascends towards Ringing Roger. The footpath continues past a huge stone cairn and on to the kinder plateau, close to where a stream descends, called Golden Clough.

Stage 2 – Kinder Plateau to Grindslow Knoll

Distance: 2 miles/3.2 km

Grid reference SK 12530 87564

Once you’re at the top of the Kinder Plateau, follow the path to the left, which skirts around the edge of the plateau, the path is rocky and takes you past several impressive rock formations on the way including Nether Tor and Upper Tor.

The path then takes a sharper bend to your right where you follow it over a small stream, then almost double back on the other side. You’ll see the prominent Grindslow Knoll ahead.

Continue until you reach another large cairn, this marks where the adjoining Grindbrook Clough footpath meets. From here, take the flagstone path leading off to the right. This path takes you all the way to yet another large stone cairn at the top of Grindslow Knoll which marks the Ethel.

Stage 3 – Grindslow Knoll to Edale

Distance: 1.6 miles/2.6 km

Grid reference SK 11009 86850

At the summit, take a few photos, stop for a drink and snacks. Then continue on the path heading in a south-easterly direction, gradually descending and winds around the base of Grindslow Knoll.

The rocky path descends all the way until you reach the point where the path meets a fingerpost for the Pennine Way trail. Follow Grindsbook Booth all the way back into the village of Edale.

Once you reach the Old Nags Head, turn right and follow the same road back to the car park near Edale Station.

Do you have any more questions about this Grindslow Knoll short walk from Edale? Ask me in the comments below.

Want to extend your walk?

Like the sound of this short walk but want to do something longer?

Why not try this 8-mile walk from the same start location in Edale. This route takes you up Grindsbrook Clough, which is a steeper climb but then continues along the plateau of Kinder Scout for beautiful views.

The route description doesn’t include Grindslow Knoll on the walk but you can add a small loop when you reach the top of Grindsbrook Clough to include it if you are hill bagging.

Full route description here – Kinder Scout walk via Grindsbrook from Edale | 8-mile route

More walks in the Peak District

Love the walks in the Peak District? You might like these Peak District circular walks.

• Chrome Hill walk from Hollinsclough
• Lose Hill walk from Castleton
• Three Shires Head walk from Gradbach

Or check out all our Peak District walking routes here

View walks directory here

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