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Start of Jacob's Ladder Trail – Edale Village loop from Edale

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Start of Jacob's Ladder Trail – Edale Village loop from Edale

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Start of Jacob's Ladder Trail – Edale Village loop from Edale

03:03

10.5km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.75 km

View of the Valley from the Pennine Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

A good view on the walk from edale to kinder

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3.02 km

Stone Bridge at Jacob's Ladder, River Noe

Highlight • Bridge

Scenic spot before the last stretch back to Edale. Nice place for a paddle also!

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3.03 km

Start of Jacob's Ladder Trail

Highlight • Trail

The sign was welcome but the challenge ahead was unknown. In favourable weather this is a great path to use but I guess a real challenge in winter.

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3.35 km

Jacob's Ladder Cairn and Footpath Sign

Highlight • Natural Monument

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. …

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3.67 km

Jacob's Ladder (Peak District National Park)

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The steep stone staircase of Jacob’s Ladder brings you to the summit of Kinder Low. This iconic section of the Pennine Way is a delight to hike and rewards you with magnificent views.

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5.54 km

Upper Booth Farm

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Upper Booth Farm is owned and managed by the National Trust. There is a seasonal campsite and camping barn open from 24th March to 28th October each year.
The Pennine …

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5.54 km

Pennine Way in Peak District National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great to be walking part of the Pennine way towards Jacobs Ladder

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7.68 km

Edale Village

Highlight • Parking

Edale is a beautiful village set at the base of Kinder Scout. It’s a great start point for walks in the local area, including the classic Mam Tor and the …

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10.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.37 km

1.94 km

829 m

789 m

545 m

Surfaces

5.44 km

2.40 km

1.68 km

882 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Friday 19 June

18°C

12°C

18 %

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Start of Jacob's Ladder Trail – Edale Village loop from Edale

View of the Valley from the Pennine Way

Stone Bridge at Jacob's Ladder, River Noe

Start of Jacob's Ladder Trail

Jacob's Ladder Cairn and Footpath Sign

Jacob's Ladder (Peak District National Park)

Upper Booth Farm

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Edale Village

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