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Kinder Scout

Kinder Scout

Dan Hobson planned a hike

June 27, 2022

Kinder Scout

Moderate

04:09

13.6km

3.3km/h

470m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Includes an off-grid segment

Navigation instructions may be limited.

After 7.66 km for 1.39 km

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1.50 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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2.83 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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3.90 km

View of Mill Hill (Ashop Head)

Highlight • Natural

This area was badly damaged by fire in 2003; peat moorland is a high fire risk after long spells of dry weather. Along the plateau you can admire views over …

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6.45 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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7.05 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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8.42 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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9.84 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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13.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.35 km

3.94 km

1.30 km

1.23 km

744 m

Surfaces

4.91 km

3.52 km

2.88 km

1.38 km

487 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Kinder Scout

Kinder Reservoir

William Clough Path

View of Mill Hill (Ashop Head)

Kinder Downfall

Kinder Gates

Kinder Scout Summit

Kinder Low Trig Point

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