A drizzly walk to a check point at the top of Jacobs Ladder supervising five groups and having to escort one of of the group down with an ankle injury. Nice rest spot for a poor little soul with a bashed in ankle.

Jo | The Wandering Wildflower

March 13, 2023

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One of the 600+ Peak and Northern Footpaths signs dotted around.

Rafa

March 15, 2023

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From this footpaths sign down to Edale railway station via Upper Booth, it takes about an hour.

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Start of Jacob's Ladder Trail – Brown Knoll Trig Point loop from Edale

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Elevation 430 m

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Tuesday 31 March

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30 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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

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Jacob's Ladder Cairn and Footpath Sign

#1.

The Woolpacks rock formations – Start of Jacob's Ladder Trail loop from Edale

#2.

The Woolpacks rock formations – Pym Chair loop from Edale

#3.

Start of Jacob's Ladder Trail – Brown Knoll Trig Point loop from Edale

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