Peak District Walk— Kinder Scout

Peak District National Park • Sunday 1 June 2025

Kinder Scout’s windswept plateau, gritstone edges and far-stretching views make it the perfect confidence-builder for our Ben Nevis Fundraiser later this summer. While Kinder’s climb is about half the height of Ben Nevis, it still offers sustained gradients, varied terrain and exposed weather—exactly the conditions that help you hone fitness, kit choice and hill-skills in a supportive group.

Key information

Parking: Edale is popular on fine weekends—please arrive early or use the signed overflow field. Coins or the PayByPhone app are useful for the machine.

Route overview

• Distance: ≈ 13 km circular
• Total ascent: ≈ 670 m
• Highest point: Kinder Low trig, 633 m
• Time on trail: 5–6 hours, including relaxed pauses for photos and refuelling

We’ll climb Jacob’s Ladder on the Pennine Way, traverse the Kinder plateau and descend Grindsbrook Clough back to Edale. Expect stone flagstones, peat paths, a short rocky scramble and wide-open moorland skies.

Participation notes

• No dogs, to protect ground-nesting birds and grazing livestock.
• Young people aged 12 + are welcome with a responsible adult.
• Volunteer leaders front and back ensure no-one walks alone.

Borrow before you buy

Need boots, waterproofs or trekking poles? Our kit pool can help. Email contact@aka-hwo.org.uk or DM on Insta @aka_cic with sizes and we’ll reserve what you need.

Registration & travel

1. Complete the online form (Click Here) so we have your emergency details.
2. Tick “Need a lift” if you’d like a seat from Nottingham—allocated first-come, first-served.

Recommended kit list

• Waterproof boots or sturdy trail shoes
• Rucksack
• Layered clothing (it can be 10 °C cooler on the plateau)
• Waterproof jacket and over-trousers
• Hat, gloves, sunglasses, high-SPF sun cream
• 1–2 litres of water
• Packed lunch and high-energy snacks
• Personal medication
• Reusable bag for litter or muddy gear

Nice-to-haves: spare socks, sit-mat, trekking poles

Ready to stride towards Kinder Scout—and Ben Nevis beyond?

Register today, lace up your boots and we’ll see you on the hill!