The Peaks by Train Part 1: Kinder Scout & Edale
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Join Ant and the Outdoor Lads for a hike from Edale Train Station to the Kinder Scout National Nature Reserve.
This is the first part of a series of walks to the highest points of The Peak District. All walks start from train stations.
See Part 2 here and Part 3 here.
This walk will start at Edale Train Station then make it's way through Edale village and up Golden Clough. From here we'll follow the southern section of Kinder Scout, before heading across the plateau to Kinder Downfall. Next we'll follow the Pennine Way to Kinder Low before following Jacob's ladder back to Edale.
Points of interest on the route:
Kinder Scout National Nature Reserve: As the highest point in the Peak District, Kinder Plateau is one of the UK's most biodiverse moorlands, with lots of plant species making a home for animals such as mountain hares and golden plovers. The plateau also has many interesting geological features.
Kinder Downfall: A spectacular waterfall at the west of Kinder Scout. If a westerly wind blows strong enough, the waterfall inverts, with the water being blown up the falls.
The Pennine Way: England's first national trail spans from Derbyshire to the Scottish Border. We'll join the trail at Kinder Downfall and follow it past Kinder Low, down Jacob's Ladder and into Edale, the official start of the trail.
Dogs are welcome, but will need to be kept on leads if we go through any fields with livestock. There are also stiles they may need lifting over.
Once finished, we can go to the nearby pub.
Message the event leader if you've any questions.
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What to bring
Water: bring plenty of water (~2 Litres)
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Footware: ideally designed for hiking, sturdy trail runners are OK too.
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproofs: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch
Food & drink
Please bring lunch, snacks and plenty of water. As the weather may be cold, you may want to bring a flask with a hot drink or soup too. After the hike, there is a local pub where we can go for post walk refreshments.