Peak District walk: Jaggers Clough, Blackden Brook, Fair Brook (19 mi)

A stunning circular walk offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Peak District. Starting and ending in Edale, this challenging route includes four scrambling ascents (Grade 1)

📍 Meeting Point & Time

• Meeting Time: 9:55 AM
• Start Time: 10:00 AM
• Meeting Location: The Rambler Inn, Marys Ln, Edale, Hope Valley S33 7ZA

🥾 Walk Overview

• Distance: 19 miles / 31 km
• Elevation gain: 4,100 ft / 1,200 m
• Estimated duration: ~10 hours
• Difficulty: Hard

🚶 Pace & Fitness Requirements
This is a hard, fast-paced hike with minimal breaks. You must have good fitness and stamina, or you might not be able to complete it. The group might not wait for slow walkers.
If you're unsure, you're welcome to join and take a shortcut — several options are available to shorten the route.

⛰️ Route Highlights

• Edale
• Jaggers Clough (scrambling ascent)
• Crookstone Knoll
• Blackden Brook (scrambling ascent)
• Gate Side Clough
• Fair Brook (scrambling ascent)
• Nether Red Brook (scrambling ascent)
• Ringing Roger

📲 Route Links

• View Route on Komoot
• Download GPX file

🚆 Public Transport

• direct trains from/to Sheffield
• direct trains from/to Manchester

🌦️ Weather & Clothing
The weather on the hills can be very changeable, windy, and cold, even in summer. Please wear appropriate hiking boots or shoes with good grip to handle muddy and slippery terrain. Avoid flat trainers or jeans.
Dress in layers to adjust to changing conditions: moisture-wicking base layers, insulating mid-layers, and waterproof outer layers are recommended. Don’t forget sun protection like sunscreen and sunglasses if it’s sunny.

• Edale @ BBC Weather
• Kinder Low @ Met Office
• Kinder Scout @ Mountain Forecast

🎒 What to Bring

• Sturdy walking boots or shoes with good grip (no flat trainers)
• Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing (avoid jeans)
• Enough food and water for the whole day
• Waterproof jacket and warm layers
• Sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses)
• A comfortable backpack
• Optional: hiking poles, hat, torch, camera, phone or watch with the route downloaded

🐶 Dogs
Fit and friendly dogs are welcome! Please keep them on a lead near livestock.

📢 Notes & Safety

• The route is planned via Komoot and not pre-walked, so expect possible muddy or slippery sections.
• There are 4 Grade 1 scrambling ascents. Nothing technical, but confidence and sure-footedness are needed.
• This event may be cancelled or rescheduled if the weather is unsafe — updates will be posted in the Meetup comments, so turn on email notifications.

💰 Cost
The walk is free and organised informally by volunteers.

⛑️ Disclaimer
You are fully responsible for your own safety, health, fitness, and equipment. The group has no insurance — by RSVPing, you agree to these terms.

📬 Questions?
Feel free to comment below or message the organiser privately.