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Kinder Downfall – Kinder Reservoir loop from Monks Road

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Kinder Downfall – Kinder Reservoir loop from Monks Road

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Kinder Downfall – Kinder Reservoir loop from Monks Road

04:04

13.1km

480m

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: May 12, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.58 km

B-24J Liberator Crash Site, Mill Hill

Highlight • Monument

What's left of a B24 Liberator wreckage from an crash in 1944, Just off to the left of the paving stones, Awesome bit of history to see there.

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3.03 km

Mill Hill

Peak

3

4.63 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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4

6.02 km

Kinder Downfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

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 …

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5

8.75 km

Wooden Footbridge in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Trail

From here you can choose your path up onto Kinder Scout - the route up William Clough is especially nice.

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6

9.09 km

Kinder Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Kinder Reservoir was built between 1903 and 1911, it's fed by the River Kinder and several smaller streams. The trail around the western side is a great run and gives …

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7

9.59 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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8

10.1 km

Snake Path

Highlight • Trail

Boggy in places, but nice views down to reservoir and over to Kinder Scout

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9

10.1 km

Public Footpath Sign to Glossop, Hayfield, and Edale (Jacob's Ladder)

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the 600+ popular green signs dotted around.

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B

13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.69 km

6.37 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.13 km

3.11 km

2.72 km

865 m

262 m

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Friday 19 June

21°C

13°C

13 %

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