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Kinder Downfall – Edale Rocks Loop from Low Leighton

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Kinder Downfall – Edale Rocks Loop from Low Leighton

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February 17, 2023

Kinder Downfall – Edale Rocks Loop from Low Leighton

Hard

04:26

14.2km

3.2km/h

500m

500m

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Overview

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.84 km for 358 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.88 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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2

2.73 km

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

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3

3.20 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

6.54 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

7.99 km

Red Brook Grade 1 Scramble

Highlight • Trail

great Scrabble climb, I thought it was harder than a usual climb, only when I got to the top a national trust guide told me this was a grade 1 listed Scrabble climb

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6

9.26 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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7

9.59 km

Edale Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Just before Kinder Low a great place to rest out of the wind and eat a picnic with spectacular views and amazing rock formations.

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8

12.0 km

Kinderlow End

Highlight • Summit

Steep ascent but once up savour everything Kinder has to offer

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B

14.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.46 km

4.13 km

1.04 km

362 m

142 m

Surfaces

6.76 km

4.61 km

2.00 km

297 m

237 m

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