Peak District walk: Crowden Clough & Red Brook (13 miles)

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

📍 Meeting Location & Time

• Meeting Location: The Penny Pot Cafe, Station Approach, Edale, S33 7ZA (just outside)
• Meeting Time: 9:50 AM
• Start Time: 10:00 AM

🥾 Walk Overview

• Distance: ~13 miles (22 km)
• Elevation Gain: ~2,600 ft (800 mt)
• Duration: 7-8 hours
• Difficulty: Hard
• Route Type: Circular

🐇🐢 Pace & Fitness Requirements
This is a challenging walk, best suited for those with good fitness and in sound physical condition. You should be comfortable maintaining a steady pace throughout.
The group might not wait for slow walkers.
If you're unsure, you're welcome to join and take a shortcut — options are available to shorten the route.

⛰️ Route Highlights

• Upper Booth Farm
• Crowden Clough (scrambling ascent)
• Crowden Tower
• The Woolpacks
• Kinderlow End
• Kinder Reservoir
• Red Brook (scrambling ascent)
• Kinder Low Trig Point
• Swine's Back (short ascent)
• Brown Knoll Trig Point

📲 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 highly variable, windy, and cold— even during the summer months.
Please wear sturdy hiking boots or shoes with good grip to handle muddy and slippery terrain. Avoid flat trainers or jeans.
Dress in layers to accommodate changing weather conditions:

• Moisture-wicking base layers
• Insulating mid-layers
• Waterproof outer layers

Useful links for weather forecasts:

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

🎒 What to Bring

• Sturdy walking boots or shoes with good grip (no flat trainers)
• Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing (avoid jeans)
• Sufficient food and water for the entire day
• Waterproof jacket and warm layers
• Sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses)
• A comfortable backpack
• Optional: hiking poles, hat, torch (or headlamp), camera, power bank, 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 two Grade 1 scrambling ascents. Nothing technical, but confidence and sure-footedness are needed.
• Sunset is expected at around 4:30 PM, meaning the final hour of our hike will be in the dark. For your safety and comfort, please bring a torch or headlamp.
• 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.

📌 Bookings

• Please only book if you genuinely intend to attend.
• If you reserve a spot but can no longer make it, please cancel your booking or let the organiser know. It only takes a moment to update your booking, and it really helps everyone: the organiser, the walk leader, and your fellow attendees.

💰 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.