Hard hike. Very 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: November 10, 2025

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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568 m

Kinder Bank

Forest

1.75 km

Kinder Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Kinder Reservoir is a striking stretch of water tucked beneath the wild expanse of Kinder Scout. Built between 1903-1911, the reservoir is fed by the River Kinder and by the stream flowing down William Clough valley.

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3.06 km

William Clough Path

Highlight • Gorge

The William Clough path is named after a cutler who worked here. Look for signs of iron smelting underfoot. During the 1932 mass trespass, the ramblers left the path which …

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4.02 km

View of William Clough Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy stunning views of the scenic William Clough valley from this footpath. Nestled in the Peak District between Kinder Scout and Ashop Moor, the valley offers beautiful vistas of streams and moorland.

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4.13 km

View of Mill Hill (Ashop Head)

Highlight • Natural

This area was badly damaged by fire in 2003; peat moorland is a high fire risk after long spells of dry weather. Along the plateau you can admire views over …

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5.29 km

View of Kinder Downfall and Mermaid's Pool

Highlight • Viewpoint

Apparently a place for wild swimming but it's a stagnant pool, so I wouldn't recommend it! Very dry in summer and very muddy round the edges.

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6.68 km

Kinder Downfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Always a pleasure to visit Kinder Downfall and see how much water there is! I love it when the wind blows the water upwards, but the really special event is …

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7.41 km

Views to Kinder Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Stunning views

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8.17 km

Kinder Scout National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

8.83 km

Kinder Low Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

Kinder Low trig is found on the plateau of Kinder Scout. This spot is very popular with hikers as it boasts wonderful views and is visited by many iconic trails, …

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13.7 km

Mount Famine

Peak

15.7 km

Elle Bank

Forest

16.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

2.80 km

2.06 km

720 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

2.44 km

1.47 km

1.44 km

752 m

458 m

Elevation

Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 9 January

1°C

-3°C

86 %

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