Peak District and Kinder Plateau with Mountain Rescue man Col 17km REMOTE
Details
Please note, this trip is outside London and you will need transport to and from the destination.
Join us on a challenging day hike that will lead you through the beauty of the Peak District National Park! The dramatic landscape of this area offers an inspiring abundance of rugged peaks, brooding moors and lush forests which made the Peak District the UK's first designated National park. Our route runs a part of the skyline around the picturesque Edale Valley and leads to beautiful view spots of the surroundings.
Trip Highlights:
• Hike a stunning section of the Edale Skyline - a fantastic first longer distance hike
• Build your own weekend trip around this day hike or hop on the train from London and do it in just a day
• See Kinder Downfall - the highest waterfall in the Peak District with a 30 metre fall
• Enjoy a spectacular view from Ringing Roger
• Hike guided by a qualified Mountain Leader and Mountain Rescue Man who has run this route many times with groups
• Approx 12 to 14 attendees
Photos - All photos were taken by Outdooraholics on previous trips
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Hike Description
Its stunning, raw beauty, dramatic and rugged landscapes and natural charm along with picture postcard stone villages make it obvious why the Peak District is the first designated National Park in the UK AND also the second most visited National Park in the world.
This area is a popular place to visit for all those literature fans - Hathersage village and the surroundings are associated with the outlaw Robin Hood and Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre.
Our walk is a part of the famous Edale Skyline route and provides a beautiful scenery of wild moorland plateaus and wonderful views. We follow a dramatic route up on to the Kinder Scout plateau to over 600m high, following a stream up a narrow winding valley high onto the plateau to enjoy the spectacular views over the Edale Valley. On a clear day we can even see Sheffield and Manchester cities in the distance.
We pass by Kinder Downfall which is the highest waterfall in the Peak District. The waterfall presents a spectacular view when its water is blown back by the strong wind forming a cloud of spray that could be seen from miles.
The route also touches the Pennine Way - the first national trail and one of the most famous long distance footpaths in the UK. We finally get back down to Edale by hiking the Jacob’s Ladder. This last section is rocky but easy and it will once again allows us to enjoy the picturesque scenery.
Transport & Meeting Point
We'll meet at Penny Pot Cafe at 9:45am and leave at 10am prompt (Station Approach, Edale S33 7ZA). Planned end time at 5pm to 6pm.
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You will need transport to and from the start of this hike (which is outside London). Outdooraholics cannot get involved with private lift share arrangements, but to help you arrange this, we have set up the trip specific lift share discussion below where you can offer/request lifts. Please contact people via this forum and post here if you can offer or need a lift or if you plan to hire a car and can offer spaces (5 or 7 seaters can be rented across London at good prices).
Click here for the Lift Share Discussion:
https://www.meetup.com/Outdooraholics/messages/boards/thread/53384288
If coming by train, to avoid taking the early morning train we suggest arriving the day before and spending at least a night there making a weekend away out of it. For details, please check here: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Food
We'll stop during the walk for a snack lunch so please bring food and drink. We’ll visit a pub after the walk where we can get refreshment.
Distance, Difficulty and Terrain
Distance: 10.5 miles (17km)
Grading: Intermediate/Challenging:
https://www.meetup.com/Outdooraholics/pages/Hike_Gradings
Ascent: 450m
Terrain: Mix of tarmac, gravel and woodland tracks, can be muddy
Hiking time: About 5.5 to 6 hours of actual hiking
Cost and Payment
The trip is £38 per person which includes the guided hike. To join us please RSVP Yes and you will be automatically redirected to PayPal.
Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable but we have a process to release your space for resale to another member. Please follow the instructions in our FAQ page https://www.meetup.com/Outdooraholics/pages/6368852/FAQ
and email us with your PayPal “invoice ID” immediately after you change your RSVP to “NO”. If you do not email us at the time of changing your RSVP OR if your space does not sell, you will not be eligible for a refund.
What to bring
• Suitable hiking clothes & hiking footwear (ideally hiking boots). Waterproof jacket, trousers and footwear are recommended
• Water (at least 2 litres)
• Packed lunch/picnic and snacks
• Money for drinks and refreshments after the hike
Safety
This hike is led by a trained hike leader and qualified Outdoor Activity First Aider. Outdoor activities involve a risk of personal injury. Please come with suitable hiking footwear and hiking clothes such as warm clothes, waterproof jacket and trousers in case of rain - for more info: https://www.londonhiking.co.uk/Equipment.pdf
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