Extreme Scrambling Part II - Crowden & Grindsbrook by Headtorch

Most people will be familiar with the classic Sheffield Mountaineering scramble on Kinder Scout up Crowden Clough and down Grindsbrook Clough, but as the nights draw-in, we're looking to run an evening outing - so scrambling the route partially by headtorch.

It's also the autumn equinox where the day and night will be around the same length.

Starting in Edale, we'll meet-up, gear-up and get moving... The start will take us along the Pennine Way to the base of Crowden Clough where we'll head up the clough as day turns to night. With head torches on... we'll head over to Grindsbrook Clough where we'll start the descent back into Edale Village.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Previous Scrambling Experience Essential. This is the first time the trip has been run in this way (mid-week, evening, by headtorch etc.), so it'll be a bit of an adventure... But let's give it a go...

Fee: £2 (either send it direct to Gerry or give to me pass on)

Meet Point and Route:
Meet: In Front of The Old Nags Head pub (top of Edale village), by the Primary School /Start of the Pennine Way.

Route: Head along the Pennine Way to Crowden Clough. Head up Crowden Clough, over to Grindsbrook and descend back into Edale village.

Getting there and Parking:
Parkings available for approx. 20 cars at the top of the village - plus more in the pub car park.
Car Sharing is encouraged and if anyone needs a lift please pop a message in the event chat.
Anyone coming by train, the Meet Point is a short walk through the village - approx. 10 mins. Trains run approx. hourly each way till 11pm.

Timings:
Meet at 18:00 for briefing
Set off at 18:15
Sunset is at 19:04 - so it will be fully dark 30mins later...
Should take approx. 3-4hrs

Experience Required:
Some scrambling experience required, general fitness to undertake the trip and your own headtorch...
The scrambling is generally Grade 1-2 - Fairly easy throughout with a couple of 'fun bits'...
We'll look to move at a steady pace throughout and we'll keep as a group...

Equipment Required:

• Headtorch + Back-up light source (torch, iphone)
• Appropriate clothing/footwear etc.
• Appropriate hydration/snacks etc.

The Weather

• The weather could be 'variable' so keep an eye on the forecast and choose/pack clothing/gear appropriately.
• It should be a fun trip and something a little bit different...

NOTE: Kinder Scout can be much colder with worse weather than down in Edale.

Participation Statement
Climbing, hill walking and mountaineering can provide life-long physical, social and mental health benefits through exercise and adventure in amazing environments. Sheffield Mountaineering recognises these activities involve a risk of personal injury or death. Participants should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.

But any questions, just ask away...