Description
Book SynopsisMountain Walks Kinder Scout by Sarah Lister is a guide to walking routes up and around Kinder Scout in the Peak District. Alongside the routes up to the plateau, there are also valley walks for mixed weather days and those new to mountain walking.
Among the 15 inspiring routes, the classics are all included, such as Grindsbrook Clough from Edale, and Kinder Downfall from Hayfield, and even those who are familiar with the area will find new and imaginative route ideas to discover. Whether you aspire to walk up Kinder on a straightforward route, or you’re looking for a bigger adventure, this is the only guidebook you need.
Together with stunning photography, each route features: Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps; easy-to-follow, detailed directions; essential info about public transport and safety advice; details about the terrain and navigation; facilities, refreshments and points of interest; and downloadable GPX files.
Table of Contents
- Kinder Scout area map
- Introduction
- Acknowledgements
- About the walks
- Navigation
- Safety & well-being
- Kit & comfort
- Mountain rescue
- Behaviour & respecting the environment
- Walking with your dog
- How to use this book
- 01 Picnic & paddle along Grinds Brook
- 02 Booths & Bridges valley walk
- 03 Ollerbrook & The Nab
- 04 Crowden Brook woodland walk
- 05 Grindsbrook Clough & Grindslow Knoll
- 06 Wildlife walk around Kinder Reservoir
- 07 Sunset walk on Rushup Edge
- 08 The Lonely Trig Point
- 09 Hayfield to Kinder Downfall & Kinder Low
- 10 Jacob’s Ladder & the Woolpacks
- 11 Hope Station to Edale Station
- 12 Edale to Kinder Gates
- 13 Edale to Dragon Rapide aircraft wreck & Seal Stones
- 14 Fairbrook & Ashop Clough
- 15 Three Trig Pillars
- Appendix
