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Amazing rock formation – Kinder Low Loop from Edale

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Amazing rock formation – Kinder Low Loop from Edale

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May 31, 2022

Amazing rock formation – Kinder Low Loop from Edale

Hard

06:06

20.2km

3.3km/h

550m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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4.86 km

Jacob's Ladder (Peak District National Park)

Highlight • Climb

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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6.70 km

The Woolpacks rock formations

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Woolpacks area is great to explore, tricky in bad visibility and the peat bogs can be perilous, Excellent!!

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7.06 km

Pym Chair

Highlight • Natural Monument

Pretty easy to get up on the rocks from the top to enjoy the magnificient view.

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7.85 km

Kinder Scout Summit

Highlight • Summit

If England has a true wilderness, the vast exposed summit plateau of Kinder Scout – almost featureless except for its shifting peat maze of groughs and hags – is as …

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9.36 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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11.8 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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12.4 km

Kinder Gates

Highlight • River

A word of warning: the pathway through this peatland can be difficult to hike through at the best of times. When it’s been raining, it can make hiking treacherous due …

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15.3 km

Labrador Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

With an uncanny resemblance to Labrador dogs, this spot offers wonderful views of the surrounding countryside.

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16.0 km

Grindslow Knoll Summit

Highlight • Summit

At 1,972 feet (601 m), Grindslow Knoll is a lofty perch, high on the termination of one of Kinder Scout's central southern limbs. This elevated and isolated position makes it …

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17.3 km

Grindsbrook Clough

Highlight • Gorge

This is a very scenic way to get up to the plateau! There are lots of waterfalls on the way up. The actual scramble starts out relatively gently but gets …

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17.9 km

Grindsbrook Clough

Highlight • Climb

The scramble up Grindsbrook Clough is a very popular one and is great for those starting out scrambling. It starts off relatively gentle and gets steeper and steeper as you …

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18.4 km

Grindsbrook Stream

Highlight • Waterfall

Great after heavy rain

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20.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

4.06 km

1.80 km

1.36 km

675 m

646 m

Surfaces

8.49 km

3.77 km

3.20 km

2.18 km

1.80 km

395 m

326 m

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Amazing rock formation – Kinder Low Loop from Edale

Jacob's Ladder (Peak District National Park)

The Woolpacks rock formations

Pym Chair

Kinder Scout Summit

Kinder Low Trig Point

Kinder Downfall

Kinder Gates

Labrador Rock

Grindslow Knoll Summit

Grindsbrook Clough

Grindsbrook Clough

Grindsbrook Stream

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