Kinder Scout & Mam Tor from Edale, Peak District
Guided Walking in the Peak District
The two most popular summits (and 3 trig points) in one Hike
Maximum group size - 8 people
This is a fairly challenging but fantastic hike, bagging three trig points and the two most popular summits in the Peak District in one 12 mile hike.
The walk starts out with a steady climb of 400m (1200ft) up onto the Kinder plateau where you'll hike past some of the best sights including Grindslow Knoll, the Pig Rock, Wool Packs and Pym Chair before reaching the highest summit of the Peak District, Kinder Scout at 636m.
After bagging your first trig point we take a fairly easy path that stays high and takes us to the second trig point at Brown Knoll at 569m. Next a gently undulating section takes us to our final trig point and summit, the famous Mam Tor (or Shivering Mountain) at a height of 517m. From here we'll experience "one of the top ten views in England".
We then follow along the Great Ridge towards Hollins Cross, which provides a great place to view the remains of the old Sheffield to Chapel en le Frith road which was lost to the land slips in 1979. We continue down to Edale.
Walk Details
Meet: Edale main car park at 08:45 for an 09:00 start
Grade: Strenuous
Length: 18km/11miles
Height Gain: 610m/2000ft
Price: £49
Terrain
The walk is mostly on good tracks and smaller footpaths and includes 1 fairly long hill up from Edale, a climb of 400m (1200ft). At any time of year there could be some muddy sections, especially on Kinder with it's peat bogs. As we climb up onto Kinder the path becomes rougher. There is a fairly long descent towards Edale at the end which is quite steep in places with a drop of about 300m (900ft).
Recommended Equipment & Clothing
Appropriate walking clothing to keep you warm on the day (no jeans as they can be cold if wet).
Waterproof jacket.
Waterproof trousers.
Spare warm layers (several thinner layers are more versatile than 1 thick).
Walking boots (some areas are rough and uneven so boots that go above the ankle, providing good ankle support, are recommended rather than low cut walking/trail shoes. Boots will also keep your feet drier than walking shoes in boggy/muddy areas). No Trainers.
Warm hat and gloves or sun hat if sunny.
Food, drink and snacks for the day. We will have a couple of food stops whilst out on the hill.
Personal first aid kit (for minor cuts, blisters, sun cream, pain relief and any personal medication).
Rucksack with waterproof liner/bag.
Money for parking and/or cafe
Optional additions: camera, gaiters and/or walking poles if you have them.