The Kinder Stones are a collection of boulders located at the edge of a small abandoned quarry on Pots-n-Pans Hill near Oldham.

The stones stand in an elevated position overlooking the beautiful Peak District National Park.

Jo | The Wandering Wildflower

March 19, 2022

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A collection of gritstone rocks near to the Pots and Pans stone.

Ronnie

September 15, 2024

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Kinder Stones 425.6m P13.6 (1396ft) (Hill ID: 511495) [JNSA s4697]
County of Yorkshire Definitive List
Peak District National Park Definitive List summit

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Dovestone Reservoir – Pots and Pans War Memorial loop from Greenfield

9.71km

02:59

310m

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

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Pots and Pans Obelisk – Pots and Pans War Memorial loop from Uppermill

10.3km

03:05

310m

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

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Yeoman Hey Reservoir – Pots and Pans War Memorial loop from Saddleworth Moor

22.3km

06:24

540m

530m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 480 m

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24 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Location: Saddleworth, Oldham, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Kinder Stones

#1.

Dovestone Reservoir – Pots and Pans War Memorial loop from Greenfield

#2.

Pots and Pans Obelisk – Pots and Pans War Memorial loop from Uppermill

#3.

Yeoman Hey Reservoir – Pots and Pans War Memorial loop from Saddleworth Moor

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