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That Birchen Clough Waterfall scramble looks like a fantastic challenge, especially with the detour! It’s the perfect spot for a bit of adventure after a long week. I actually spent my downtime yesterday playing at https://123games.io while planning my next hike, and now I’m definitely adding this Peak District loop to the list!

Really good fun part of the walk. We took our boys aged 11 and 8 and they loved it. It’s tiring and difficult in some parts - especially the last section up to the plateau.

The Trinnacle is a three-pronged gritstone pillar, high above Dove Stone reservoir, that has become a popular location for "selfies" due to coverage on social media. The pillar and access to it is severely exposed, which means that a fall here would result in a very serious or fatal injury. Ask yourself if it is worth risking your life, or those who may attempt to rescue you - for a photo? The trails leading to the Trinnacle are steep, slippery, boggy and feature rocky terrain throughout with sections of exposed scrambling. In particular, the scramble segment alongside Birchen Clough / Greenfield Waterfall has taken several people by surprise over the years, resulting in many accidents. Be aware that weather conditions can change very quickly and this can greatly increase the hazards encountered. Appropriate footwear, clothing and the ability to objectively assess conditions and your own abilities are advised. More information from Oldham Mountain Rescue Team: https://omrt.org/news/

Kinder Downfall is the waterfall where the River Kinder cascades off the Kinder Plateau. In summer, it's a small trickle, but it can become raging in wetter periods. It sometimes freezes in the winter and when running here in high wind it's not unusual to see the waterfall blowing back up the valley.

The Crowden Clough path follows Crowden Brook from Upper Booth up onto the Kinder plateau. The path is rough, rocky and steep. It's a grade 1 scramble in places but all the hard sections can be avoided. It's often wet and the path uses the stream bed in sections. Really good fun either up or down.

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!

A brilliant Grade I scramble up onto the Kinder plateau. Care should be taken scrambling up the rock face, and it's probably better to attempt this in summer rather than winter as it'll be drier!

Route info around the Kinder Downfall at https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crags/kinder_downfall-134/ In winter there are even some ice routes.