Grindsbrook

Walk 8: Grindsbrook Scramble

A short but challenging hike with a strenuous climb which rewards you with awesome views over the Vale of Edale, one of the most beautiful parts of the Peaks.

Distance: 6.5 km (4 mi) Minimum Duration: 3 hrs Difficulty: Hard Elevation Gain: 353m (1158ft)
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Starting with a steep ascent, you touch the edge of Edale Moor and skirt along the narrow path overlooking the valley, before eventually heading back down into Edale via Grinslow Knoll. There is the conveniently placed Old Nags Head pub at the end of the walk to reflect on your mini achievement over some well-deserved refreshment.

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Walk Details

  • Distance: 6.5 km (4 mi)
  • Minimum Duration: 3 hrs
  • Difficulty: Hard
  • Refreshments: Pub Cafe
  • Start Grid Ref: SK 12400 85349
  • W3W: linguists.volume.punchy
  • Elevation Gain: 353m (1158ft)
  • Route: Download .gpx file
About difficulty
  • Easy: Mostly flat terrain, suitable for beginners and families.
  • Moderate: Some hills and uneven ground, requires a basic level of fitness.
  • Hard: Steep climbs, rough terrain, suitable for experienced walkers with good fitness.

Start Point

Paid parking is available at Edale Car Park, S33 7ZL.

Directions to the start point

Route Map

Weather

Forecast for the walk start

Plan for changing conditions on the hills.

Wed 14 Oct

Overcast

Temperature
7–14°C
Rain
0%
Wind
28 km/h

Thu 15 Oct

Heavy drizzle

Temperature
9–16°C
Rain
81%
Wind
26 km/h

Fri 16 Oct

Light drizzle

Temperature
7–11°C
Rain
82%
Wind
21 km/h

Forecast data updates hourly. Conditions can change quickly on the hills. Forecast data: Open-Meteo.

Guidance

  1. From the car park, turn right heading north along Marys Lane, passing the Old Nags Head pub.
  2. After about half a mile from the car park, turn right following the fingerpost signed Grindsbrook.
  3. Cross the bridge and head left onto the well defined slabbed path.
  4. Continue along the path for about 1.5 miles, ascending up Grindsbrook. Note that the well-defined path becomes less so and much rockier. Some scrambling may be necessary.
  5. Once at the top on Edale Moor, signified by a large cairn, turn left along the path towards Grindlow Knoll.
  6. Continue along the path from where it eventually descends back into Edale, bringing you out at the Old Nags Head pub.
  7. After refreshments, head south back along Marys Lane, retracing your steps back to the car park.
  • Burbage Brook
  • Slabbed footpath
  • Edale
  • Jacob's Ladder
  • Grinsbrook
  • Kinder Scout
  • Kinder Scout

Safety First

Each route offers an overview only. Always carry a map and compass and know how to use them. Plan ahead, use common sense, and expect some risk. GPX files are recommended for support, but don’t rely on them as devices can fail. Actual distances are often longer than stated.

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Hi I'm Leigh, the creator Walk In Derbyshire. I've been walking in the Peak District National Park for over 30 years and have a huge passion for connecting with nature and hiking in the outdoors. I write up the all the walks for Walk In Derbyshire and am also the lead on our group hikes.

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