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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
High Peak
Edale

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

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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
High Peak
Edale

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

Moderate

4.6

(30)

320

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

04:03

13.6km

400m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

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Start point

Train Station

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715 m

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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4.72 km

Start of Jacob's Ladder Trail

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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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4.73 km

Packhorse Bridge at the Foot of Jacob's Ladder

Highlight • Historical Site

A gorgeous spot to have a quick break and a brew before the climb up Jacobs Ladder

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4.74 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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5.05 km

Jacob's Ladder Cairn and Footpath Sign

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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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7.01 km

Brown Knoll Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

A very exposed trig point with amazing views of the Great Ridge and Kinder Scout.

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9.54 km

Brown Knoll Path

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This path takes you to the top of Jacobs Ladder. It used to be very boggy but is now a great path to walk along.

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9.55 km

Chapel Gate Track

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Chapel Gate Track connects the Edale Valley with Chapel-en-le-Frith. It starts in Barber Booth, and climbs steeply to the top of Rushup Edge.

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13.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.64 km

4.21 km

1.37 km

759 m

608 m

Surfaces

4.99 km

3.56 km

2.33 km

1.83 km

720 m

147 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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