Walk Details
- Distance: 17.8 km (11 mi)
- Difficulty: Hard
- Minimum Duration: 5 hrs
- Refreshments: Pub Cafe
- Start Grid Ref: SK 12392 85357
- What3Words: nuzzling.fancied.editor
- Elevation Gain: 578m (1896ft)
- Route: Download .gpx file
Start Point & Parking
Paid parking is available at Edale Car Park, S33 7ZL.
Weather
Derbyshire, UKRoute Map
Directions
Safety First
Please don't rely solely on this guide to navigate. Always carry a paper map, compass, and know how to use them. Use the GPX file with a GPS app to stay on track. Hiking is generally safe, but risks exist — plan ahead and use common sense.
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Download Route File (.gpx)- Starting from Edale, follow the steep ascent right up towards Ringing Roger and continue to skirt left around Grindsbrook Clough.
- Upon meeting the distinct top of Grindsbrook, signified by a large cairn, take the slabbed path right crossing the Kinder Plateau.
- At Crowden Brook, head right following the stream passing Kinder Gates. Beware of bogs and peat along this stretch as it can be difficult to negotiate, even in good conditions.
- Continue on to Kinder Downfall with its spectacular views over to western counties.
- Head south down to Kinder Low, pass Edale Rocks, and descend down Jacobs Ladder.
- Pass over the bridge and follow the track until reaching Upper Booth.
- Turn left and head through Upper Booth taking the footpath from the back of the farm.
- Continue to ascend, passing Broadlee-Bank Tor on the left.
- The path eventually descends on the home stretch back to Edale.
