Always a pleasure to visit Kinder Downfall and see how much water there is! I love it when the wind blows the water upwards, but the really special event is when it fully freezes over. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, the experienced ice climbers hit the waterfall and climb up it.

Bumble-Bee

July 8, 2022

Rock climbing

Route info around the Kinder Downfall at ukclimbing.com/logbook/crags/kinder_downfall-134

In winter there are even some ice routes.

Jo | The Wandering Wildflower

January 3, 2023

Hiking

Kinder Downfall is the highest waterfall in the Peak District and is unusual in that during periods of strong wind it can be blown upwards! On a clear day it's a spectacular sight. Take care when approaching the edge of the waterfall as it's a long way down!

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1. Kinder Reservoir, Kinder Downfall & Kinder Low loop from Bowden Bridge — Peak District National Park

13.7km

04:09

440m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Kinder Low, Kinder Downfall & Grindslow Clough loop from Edale — Peak District National Park

16.0km

04:57

490m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Crowdon Clough, Kinder Scout Nature Reserve & Kinder Low loop from Barber Booth — Peak District National Park

13.2km

04:00

400m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 610 m

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Thursday 12 March

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Max wind speed: 47.0 km/h

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Location: Hayfield, High Peak, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Kinder Downfall

1. Kinder Reservoir, Kinder Downfall & Kinder Low loop from Bowden Bridge — Peak District National Park

2. Kinder Low, Kinder Downfall & Grindslow Clough loop from Edale — Peak District National Park

3. Crowdon Clough, Kinder Scout Nature Reserve & Kinder Low loop from Barber Booth — Peak District National Park

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