There are numerous routes up to Kinder Scout in the Peak District, this one along with Grindsbrook from Edale is up there with my favourites! From Hayfield, you begin walking up the road then there’s a short steep hill to wake your legs up before skirting alongside Kinder Reservoir. On a clear day, you can […]
Tag Archives: Kinder Scout
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Aug
Aug
This Blackden Brook route to Kinder Scout plateau is a short hike in terms of distance. But with tough terrain, a rocky scramble and lots of waterfalls to detour off-path to explore it will probably take you longer than you think! If you love a more adventurous hike in the Peak District then this route […]
19
Aug
Aug
Kinder Scout walk from Hayfield is a great way to hike to the top of the highest point in the Peak District. This 9-mile walk is more of a challenging route taking you up a fun scramble to the top. The walk begins from Hayfield in Derbyshire, a small town, west of the Peak District. […]
Dark Peak Area, Long walks
Edale to Kinder Downfall Circular Walk (+ Kinder Reservoir) | 15-Mile Route
14
Jul
Jul
Fancy a longer walk from Edale, then this is the perfect route, ticking off Kinder Scout, Kinder Downfall, Kinder Reservoir and Jacob’s Ladder all on one walk! To begin the hike you take a lovely route up Grindsbrook Clough including a short scramble to the top. Once you reach Kinder plateau you navigate along the […]
Dark Peak Area, Medium walks
Kinder Scout Walks (via Jacob’s Ladder) From Edale | 8, 9 + 10-Mile Routes
02
Jul
Jul
A Kinder Scout walk in the Peak District is a must-do hike, being the highest point in the national park. There are many different ways to reach the top but one of the best ways to hike to Kinder Scout is via a path called Jacob’s Ladder, a short but steep route beginning at a […]
01
Jul
Jul
Here’s a great long walk you can do in a day. Or you can just keep walking and do the full 268-mile trail all the way to Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders. If you’ve ever thought about hiking the Pennine Way National Trail this is a perfect walk to test your skills and see […]
Dark Peak Area, Long walks, Medium walks, Short walks
12 BEST Views In The Peak District (+ Walking Routes)
11
Jun
Jun
Have you ever wondered where the best views in the Peak District are? If you love a good viewpoint for sunrise or sunset then here you might be able to find some good spots. There are many popular places to visit in the National Park but here I will share with you my top 12 […]
03
Jun
Jun
Kinder Scout is a huge moorland plateau in the Peak District and it’s also the highest point in the National Park at 636 metres. In fact, it’s so big to walk around the entire Kinder plateau, over 25 km in distance and that’s not counting the hike up and down. There are also over 20 […]
22
May
May
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 […]
Dark Peak Area, Short walks
Grindslow Knoll (via Grindsbrook Clough) Short Walk from Edale | 4-Mile Route
29
Apr
Apr
There are many walks you can do from the beautiful village of Edale , and Grindslow Knoll is just one of them! Grindslow Knoll is away from the main path of Kinder Plateau, so it can often get missed out if you’re doing a long walk. But it’s a great hill to hike with amazing […]
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