Edale circular via kinder scout and mam tor walk rugged moorlands and dramatically sculpted gritstone outcrops, the lush vale of edale and grand views into the hope valley from mam tor derbyshire circular walk tough walk thomas g. Grindsbrook and edale head are two of the highlights of this peak district walk. Editors note the route map shows alternative paths that can be used to avoid the road walking. This walk starts at the hamlet of edale and takes you over the exposed plateau of kinder scout to kinder downfall via jacobs ladder, across the plateau to the southern edge to see some of the weird shaped rocks and the very steep descent of crowden clough. Walk the way in a day walk 50 kinder scout from edale. The last walks numbered 710 are all linear walks which start from edale but finish at a different location. Hikers everywhere recognise the kudos of tackling britains premier longdistance path. The stone surfaced footpath from the car park to the top of mam tor will reward you with one of the most dramatic viewpoints in the peak district. The summer of 2000 was steves swansong season in the north before moving to somerset so he, dave and i took the opportunity of a few days break to walk in the northern peak district. Walking highlights the great ridge at castleton linking mam tor with lose hill is one the great walks of the peak district. Oct 14, 2015 read our insiders guide to the best autumn walks in kinder scout, as recommended by telegraph travel. I had been up in manchester for my mother in laws birthday and was able to take the opportunity to have a quick walk in the peak district. Aug 19, 2011 edale circuit from the main car park walk take the road into the village, passing the tourist information centre to reach the nags head pub. Walks in the peak district edale, mam tor, hollins cross.
Edale, with an area of 7,030 acres 2,840 ha, is in the borough of high peak. From mam tor you walk along the iconic great ridge to hollins cross, and then down on hill trails and. Walking in edale overview of all walking and hiking routes. Famous locations that have influenced writers and provided the backdrop to tv. To view route as a dynamic ordnance survey map click here. This first day throws you straight into pennine walking through the savage beauty of the peak district. From the top of mam tor youll be able to see across the edale valley and the over to the derwent moors. Edale station is within walking distance of the local guest houses. The snake path was the first in a series of successes for the peak and northern footpaths society in their mission to win public access to the moors. Aug 06, 2015 a guide to the pennine way part 1 of 3. Walks in edale, edale walks, peak district walks, walking. Travelling from the east, the starting point is reached by turning off the a625 at hope village and following an unclassified road running up. Today, you will skirt around kinder scout the peak districts highest mountain.
Walks numbered 16 are all circular walks from edale. Edale circular up kinder visiting aircraft wreckages a. His ranger base is in the upper derwent valley, just a few minutes from where he lives in sheffield with his wife, metalsmith alison counsell, and their three dogs olly, monty and scout. There is a railway station at edale at the start of the walk with train services from manchester and sheffield. This walk is reproduced with permission from circular walks on the pennine way by kevin donkin, published by frances lincoln. Kinder scout and edale walk kinder scout, peak district. Edale and mad womans stones circular walk derbyshire. Home walk the way in a day walk 50 kinder scout from edale. Known to be one of the best ridge walks in the country, this peak district walk gives stunning views over edale, hope valley and even the edge of kinder scout. The wellmaintained path is easy going and offers excellent views south over the white peak and to edale and the kinder plateau in the north. With most of the climbing over, continue west along the ridge to. Once i had reached the edge path near swines back i was just skirting below the cloud level, the pennine way then carries you up towards the kinder low trig point so i took a final look down in to the valley and then headed up in to the mist.
The great ridge from edale peak district walk walking britain. Map edale circular via kinder scout and mam tor walk swc. Shortly after the pub turn right at the grindsbrook signpost to a wooden bridge and a gate onto open moorland. This walk on kinder scout starts from the hamlet of edale and takes you over the exposed plateau of kinder scout to kinder downfall via jacobs ladder, across. These are perfect if youre travelling via public transport or if you have a friend with a second car.
Read our insiders guide to the best autumn walks in kinder scout, as recommended by telegraph travel. Its a beautiful valley, which stands in the shadow of kinder scout, the highest part of the peak district, and one of my. The former national park, fieldhead centre at edale has been replaced by the prestigious moorland centre, a new visitor and learning facility. Edale ltd are leading uk manufacturers of flexographic, digital and hybrid printing presses as well as converting equipment. Edale to hayfield 17km walking route near edale id.
In middle england we are blessed to have a huge range of walking opportunities available to us, and the peak district is an excellent place to start if you have not explored this area before. In edale head to the old nags head at hope vale, just to the north of the village postcode. Peak district walks are some of the best in the country, and the peak district national park is one the uks most popular walking destinations. Mar 03, 2017 map of the 270 miles 435km pennine way national trail, between edale in the peak district and kirk yetholm in the scottish borders.
On that very first visit to the peak district i stayed in the buxton area for a long weekend and to my delight i found some super walks. Edale station edale station, map reference sk 122 853, is. While these two walks will obviously appear in any list of walks from the village, theres plenty more excellent walking available directly from the village. Find expert advice on historic routes and scenic paths through the country. When i first came here in 1975 every other house sold teas and refreshments from its lounge or front lawn. This was an entertaining and, in places, muddy walk, including grindsbrook clough, kinder downfall, rushup edge and mam tor. An excellent for peak district walks and very popular in good weather. Britains favourite mam tor, peak district walk with julia. Pennine way national trail os map booklet cicerone press. Rugged moorlands and dramatically sculpted gritstone outcrops, the lush vale of edale and grand views into the hope valley from mam tor. Kinder scout walk from edale via grindsbrook clough 8.
A grand old country house, yha edale activity centre is one of the highest residences in the peak district and has a view to match. Head to the old nags head at hope vale, just to the north of the village postcode. Edale can be a very popular place to visit in the summer months and weekends. This peak district walk starts from edale village and climbs onto kinder scout via. Everything you need to know probably if you fancy walking between edale and. Click the pdf logo above to give a printable version of this walk without the photos. Edale is a very popular centre for walkers and this easy walk provides excellent views of the valley and the surrounding hills. Jul 31, 2018 just like that i had a new friend, and we spent the time talking about travel.
This part starts in edale and goes through the peak district national park. Walking the pennine way day 1 edale to crowden day 2 crowden to standedge day 3 standedge to jack bridge day 4 jack bridge to ikornshaw day 5 ikronshaw to. Each of the walks is led by a guide who is a published writer and photographer and has over 30 years experience of leading historybased guided walks and tours in the area. The sheffield to manchester railway line brings walkers in the thousands every year to explore the glorious walking countryside. Derbyshire heritage walks is the only organisation currently offering regular guided walks throughout derbyshire with a dedicated history theme. This hugely popular peak district walk visits the dramatic summit of mam tor and traverses the great ridge that separates edale from the hope valley. Hike over fine flagstone paths and through sheep pastures. Edale circular up kinder visiting aircraft wreckages a path. There are many walks in the peak district which have trafficfree trails, so whether youre looking for a gentle countryside stroll or a fullon hike, we have something to please everyone. One of the best walks in the peak district near edale and chesterfield derbyshire.
About edale this author has not yet filled in any details. The kinder scout is a strenuous walk in the peak district. Edale is a charming and pleasant village but, despite its status as a jumpingoff point for britains most celebrated outdoor challenge, it offers few facilities. Walks in the peak district all free to print off or download. The route up kinder scout from edale 1 the walk up kinder scout starts from edale, and the initial idea was to follow the pennine way as long as we could before crossing back over the plateau towards edale. Derbyshire heritage walks guided walks in the peak district. Her take the lefthand path, and follow it as it heads downhill, slowly curing to the east across laybrook pasture. I will always remember the good nights out we had in new mills. The viewpoint at mam tor stretches north over the edale valley to kinder scout and the derwent moors. Edale, the start of the pennine way, upperbooth, jacobs ladder, browne knoll trig point, rushop edge, mam tor, hollins cross and then back to edale. Pack today i carried my 30litre karrimor hotrock rucksack, which was filled with my waterproof leggings, water bottle and a couple of spare shirts, together with the usual assortment of odds and ends. Walk up the steps to see gorgeous views over the peak district. He was intrigued by my long walks and i answered lots of questions, and it was the perfect thing to help with my transition from regular life into my summer adventures. After a usual night of good ale and good fun we arrived in edale in good spirits and after kitting up we began our walk from the village by following the dead end road up the village past grindslow house onto edale moor by following grinds brook upstream.
Mar 12, 2019 travel writer roly smith said edale had just about everything. A new book claiming that walking and writing are one activity uses great dreamers to make its point, but the walkerwriters passing through connemara seem to have drawn on simpler. Jacobs ladder walk a cloudy day walking in the peaks is better than a sunny day in the office. Edale ltd flexographic printing presses and converting. This walk up kinder scout from the village of edale ventures deep into the spongy peat moor in search of the highest point on kinder scout. Edale walk discover derbyshire and the peak district. Try one of these beautiful walks and make the most of your visit to dark peak.
Part of the route follows the pennine way longdistance path. Edale is best known to walkers as the start or southern end of the pennine way, and to less ambitious walkers as a starting point for evening or day walks, accessible by public transport from sheffield or manchester and with two pubs serving real ale and food. The intensive walk starts and ends at edale station. As you reach hope you should turn onto edale road, after a few miles youll find the car park on the left just before you tyrn left into the village. Editors note the route map shows alternative paths that can be used to avoid the road. The peak district was a shining beacon during that dark period as it remained open while every other national park in england was closed to walking. Travel writer roly smith said edale had just about everything. Ol1 dark peak kinder scout from edale from the main car park walk, or the railway station, take the road into the village past the tourist information centre on the right hand to the nags head pub the official start of the pennine way.
Mar 04, 2014 edale circular up kinder visiting aircraft wreckages this was an 11km walk starting in edale, going up to kinder scout via grindsbrook clough, visiting the aircraft wreckage of avro anson n9853 link and link, and then going along the edge of kinder to ringing roger where we descended back into edale and to the pub. Although not the united kingdoms longest national trail, the pennine way is according to the ramblers association one of britains best known and toughest. Cairn on the way up jacobs ladder vale of edale from below swines back. This booklet is included with the cicerone guidebook to the trail, and shows the full route on os 1. With the great ridge between lose hill and mam tor to the south and the dark peak moorland of the kinder plateau to the north, yha edale activity centre is. Some people use walking as therapy for injured muscles or. He is a volunteer ranger for the peak district national park and a member of woodhead mountain rescue, an informative walking guide and writer. Click the link below to download a pdf walk leaflet. Two walks from edale kinder scout is one of the most popular walking destinations in the country. It has spectacular views of the peak district and walks past blue john cavern.
The second of three walks during a long weekend in march 2015, this one was long planned. Tracking the islands mountainous spine from edale in derbyshires peak district, through the yorkshire dales to kirk yetholm in the scottish borders, this is 429km of merciless trekking through three stunning national parks. Planning your pennine way walk planning your own walk. Its groughveined plateau, its magnificent viewsover the pennines and its accessibility by train from sheffield and manchester make it so. Our route starts and finishes in castleton and tags every major summit on this classic derbyshire walk, including mam tor, hollins cross, back tor and lose hill. From lose hill take a path that heads off downhill to the southeast. Edale circular up kinder visiting aircraft wreckages this was an 11km walk starting in edale, going up to kinder scout via grindsbrook clough, visiting the aircraft wreckage of avro anson n9853 link and link, and then going along the edge of kinder to ringing roger where we descended back into edale and to the pub. This walk takes you along the valleys of, among others, the kinder, grinds brook and the noe and around the kinder scout. This walk has been checked as noted above, however the publisher cannot accept responsibility for any problems encountered by readers. Mam tor circular walk derbyshire, england alltrails. Best walks from edale in the peak district walks in the. Moorland centre, edale discover derbyshire and the peak. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and quiet country lanes and includes walking the main ridge of rushup edge.
Two walks in classic weald territory, with an optional visit to the national trust property of standen. A peak district walk that includes some less walked areas of the national park. One of my favourite places to head for hill walk is edale, where the famous pennine way startsfinishes, and where you have easy access to kinder scout, mam tor, and a huge number of other walks with. The nearest station at the end of the walk kirk yetholm is at berwick upon tweed, there is a bus service connecting the two. An undulating walk with three moderate climbs and one steep descent.
Other attractions include winnats pass, peveril castle and rushup edge. The pennine way national trail is a 268 mile 429 km walking route from edale in derbyshire to kirk yetholm in the scottish borders. This classic old pub dates back to 1577 and is located a short walk from edale village, at the start of the pennine way. Where to stay castleton, hope, and edale are convenient for this area. Map of edale hotels and attractions on a edale map. It crosses some of the finest upland landscapes in england, from the peak district, through the yorkshire dales, across the north pennines and over hadrians wall in northumberland to the cheviots. Perfect if youve driven to the edale and want to finish your walk at one of the pubs in the village. The village of edale in the peak district thats best known as the starting point of the pennine way and as the most popular starting point for walks up kinder scout. We stayed in new mills for the five day break which was an experience in itself. When i had first walked the great ridge between mam tor and lose hill i had looked across the edale valley to the distinctive raised peak of win hill pike and wished i had time then to climb it. You follow the pennine way out of the pretty village of edale, with stunning views all across the.
Edale peak district walks walks in the peak district. A series of 15 trails from across the peak district national park and further north into the south pennines will take you on a selfguided tour of some of the finest walks in the area. The edale circular walk a cloudy day in the peak district is better than a sunny day in the office the edale circular walk is a great walk and takes you via. In castleton head to ye olde nags head on cross st postcode. Writers walk about this walk wander through the bloomsbury area of london, made famous by virginia woolf and charles dickens, on this writers walk and see tourist attractions such as the british museum, the lamb pub, great ormond street hospital and other places associated with famous british writers. A circular walk from edale to lose hill and kinder. Edale is best known to walkers as the start or southern end of the pennine way, and to less ambitious walkers as a starting point for evening or day walks, accessible by. For those travelling from the west, the great ridge is crossed by a difficult zigzag road. Kinder scout from edale walk map kinder scout walk via grindsbrook from edale map click for os online route here walk start point. Guidebook to 40 walks in the dark peak area of the peak district national park. Walks in edale, edale walks, peak district walks, walking in.
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