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Kinder Reservoir – Edale Rocks Loop from Low Leighton

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Kinder Reservoir – Edale Rocks Loop from Low Leighton

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October 18, 2022

Kinder Reservoir – Edale Rocks Loop from Low Leighton

Hard

05:28

17.1km

3.1km/h

680m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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Parking

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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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2.96 km

View of Kinder Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

From here, on the lower slopes of The Knott, you have super nice uninterrupted views south-west of Kinder Reservoir, and to the east, the looming, barren bulk of Kinder Scout itself rises up from the shores of the waters edge.

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3.65 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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9.99 km

Crowden Tower

Highlight • Climb

An amazing array of different shaped stones and crags, great for a bit of impromptu rock climbing! The views all the way across the Edale Valley are also pretty spectacular!

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11.6 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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13.1 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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13.4 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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17.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.94 km

5.44 km

1.05 km

525 m

142 m

Surfaces

7.08 km

5.31 km

3.69 km

579 m

219 m

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Kinder Reservoir – Edale Rocks Loop from Low Leighton

Kinder Reservoir

View of Kinder Reservoir

William Clough Path

Crowden Tower

Jacob's Ladder (Peak District National Park)

Edale Rocks

Kinder Low Trig Point

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