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Hayfield to bleaklow 7

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Hayfield to bleaklow 7

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April 9, 2026

Hayfield to bleaklow 7

Hard

10:04

35.3km

3.5km/h

770m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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3.17 km

View of South Head

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It's worth stopping to take a look at the view before you turn off the path and pass around South Head. The descent is great too either down to Hayfield, Cumberland Clough or back on the Pennine Bridleway 👌

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3.57 km

Mount Famine

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Mount Famine stands at 473m above Chinley and Hayfield. It lies just north of the Pennine Bridleway trail. The name probably comes as a result of the enclosure acts in …

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6.86 km

Brown Knoll Trig Point

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

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12.6 km

View of Kinder Downfall and Mermaid's Pool

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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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22.3 km

Bleaklow Head

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This rugged moorland plateau affords a real sense of solitude and breathtaking panoramic views. Bleaklow Head, standing at 2,077 feet (633 m) high, is one of three summits on this …

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35.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

13.4 km

4.92 km

1.90 km

352 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

11.0 km

6.86 km

2.92 km

2.35 km

818 m

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Hayfield to bleaklow 7

View of South Head

Mount Famine

Brown Knoll Trig Point

View of Kinder Downfall and Mermaid's Pool

Bleaklow Head

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