Walk Essentials
- Distance: 11 miles (17.8 km)
- Difficulty: Hard
- Minimum Duration: 5 hrs
- Refreshments: Pub Cafe
- Route: Download .gpx file
- Start Grid Ref: SK 12392 85357
Start Point & Parking
Paid parking is available at Edale Car Park, S33 7ZL.
Weather
Derbyshire, UKRoute Map
Guidance
Safety First
Please don't rely solely on this guide to navigate the hike. Always carry a paper map of the area, compass, and know how to use them. Download the accompanying GPX file for use with a GPS app to help keep you on track. While hiking is generally safe, risks exist — plan ahead, use common sense, and make informed decisions.
Directions
- 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.
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