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Kinder Scout Summit

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Kinder Scout Summit

Recommended by 64 hikers out of 71

This historic and emblematic moorland plateau is the highest ground in the wonderful Peak District. Beloved by generations, hikes to Kinder Scout take you to a vast upland that boasts some of the most incredible views in the national park. En route, there are many gems to uncover, from exciting scrambles, tranquil streams, beautiful waterfalls and gritstone edges.

The historic upland that played a crucial role in your right to roam

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    1. Kinder Scout loop from Edale — Peak District National Park

    14.4km

    04:24

    510m

    510m

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

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    December 13, 2019

    If England has a true wilderness, the vast exposed summit plateau of Kinder Scout – almost featureless except for its shifting peat maze of groughs and hags – is as close to it as anywhere. By contrast, its edges are defined by striking gritstone formations and steep cloughs cut by foaming cascades, including the eponymous Kinder Downfall waterfall.

      July 8, 2022

      The highest point in the peak - in itself not spectacular, but the plateau around is beautiful and the rocks close by provide great views over the valleys.

        January 29, 2015

        The moorland plateau belongs to the Derbyshire Peak District. The highest point in Derbyshire and the East Midlands, it offers excellent views onto the surrounding area. The path can be tricky, but as, in good weather conditions, you can even spot the city of Manchester and the mountains of Snowdonia, it is definitely worth it.

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          Elevation 640 m

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

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