Peak District
Edale Skyline Challenge
UK Walking Challenges
Hike the Edale Skyline
| Peaks: | Win Hill (462m), |
| Distance: | 33km |
| Height Gain: | 1400 metres |
| Challenge Duration: | 12 hours max |
| Meeting Point: | Hope, Peak District National Park |
| Nearest Station: | Hope |
| Meet Time: | 07:00 hrs |
| Start Time: | 07:30 hrs |
| Break Stops: | Multiple |
Difficulty level: Moderate
Our Peak Challenge Edale Skyline trek begins and ends in Hope (no pun intended!) From the little village of Hope this beautiful walk ascends Win Hill before heading north west along a fabulous ridge with Ladybower reservoir down to your right and the Edale Valley to your left. Following this we begin the ascent of Kinder Scout, the scene of the 1936 mass trespass which was the founding act in the formation of our National Parks in Great Britain.
The vast boggy and deeply eroded upland plateau of Kinder Scout is then negotiated and navigated before arriving at the wonderful Kinder Downfall waterfall which on a windy day does not reach the floor as the wind pushes the magnificent waterfall back uphill.
From the downfall we head south along another fantastic edge with views out westwards towards the great city of Manchester before heading over towards the great ridge which forms the southern flank of the Edale valley.
After a brief water stop on the narrow road across is the edge we head over to mum tour and then again the rich proper towards Loose Hill before descending back to Hope and the finish.
Up for the challenge?
Available dates
29th June 2024
Itinerary
07:00 Meet in Hope!
07:15 Registration
07:30 Commence walking
08:30 Win Hill Summit
10:15 Kinder Eastern Trig Point (590m)
12:00 Kinder Downfall (lunch)
13:00 Kinder Low (633m)
15:00 Break at the road
15:45 Mam Tor (517m)
16:30 Lose Hill (476m)
17:30 Finish in Hope… Beer anyone?
Cost: 70pp
Price includes:
Qualified Mountain Leader
.Full Insurance
Hot Drinks
Healthy Snacks
Peak Challenge Cup
Support Vehicle
Price doesn't include:
Travel to and from start point
Accommodation
Your main food
Important things to know...
- It’s tough
- It’s long
- It’s rewarding
- Make sure your boots fit, are waterproof, comfy.
- Pack light – don’t bring heavy items you don’t need.
- Stay over in a quaint B&B is recommended.
- Walking poles are great – if you have them, use them
- If it’s sunny, take sunglasses, sun cream and a sun hat.
- It’s ok to come along on your own as an individual. There are so many likeminded folks, you’ll make friends very quickly!
