92nd Annual Kinder Trespass Commemoration Walk

On 24th April 1932 around 500 walkers, mostly from Manchester, trespassed en masse and walked from Hayfield to Kinder Scout to secure access rights to open country for all to enjoy forever.

After what became known as the Kinder Mass Trespass, five men were arrested and imprisoned for "riotous assembly".

That right to roam for which they fought is now ours to enjoy and what better way to do it than follow in their footsteps a mere 92 years on.

This is a moderately hard walk so only for those used to walking the hills. We plan to follow the route proposed by the National Trust which can be found at:-

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dark-peak/things-to-see-and-do/view-page/item615841/

This year we are doing the walk on the Sunday following the actual anniversary date.

Nearest parking point is where we meet at the Bowden Bridge P & D car park just past the Sportsman pub and near the camp site. However this is a very small car park and may be full. There is street parking back to the Sportsman and beyond but this may also be full. If you can, try and arrive 30mins early and park at the Sett Valley Trail Car Park SK22 2ES, on the other side of the main A624. Cross by the Church and then walk up the Kinder Road past the Sportsman Pub to the start/meet point. There are public toilets near to where we meet.

Meet 10:15am for prompt 10:30am start.

If coming by public transport we can pick you up from Hayfield or possibly Buxton and Glossop if you arrange this beforehand.

Overall distance: 9 miles

Accumulated ascent: 675m

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Nearest postcode: SK22 2LJ

Take care when using postcodes in rural areas. Always check on the map as well.

Allow a bit of extra time in case the car park is full and you have to look for another place to park.