Walk 11: Up Grinsbrook, down Jacobs Ladder

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

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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

1. From the main 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, take the slabbed path continuing forward onto the moorland.
6. Shortly you will be looking down onto Crowden Clough, from where the path will skirt around the edge for about half a mile until meeting a stream. Cross the stream and take the higher path on the right, ascending up towards Crowden Tower.
7. Continue on the path for about 1 mile, cutting through some stunning rock formations.
8. Upon reaching Noe Head, continue on the path left heading southwest towards Jacobs Ladder.
9. Head down Jacobs Ladder and follow the track towards Upper Booth Farm for about 1 mile.
10. At Upper Booth, turn left and head through the courtyard of buildings and head for the gate with the fingerpost signed to Edale.
11. The path once again ascends and eventually descends back towards Edale, bringing you out at the Old Nags Head pub.
12. After refreshments, head south back along Marys Lane, retracing your steps back to the car park.

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