Edale, Ringing Roger and Kinderscout Edges

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Overview

This is a seven mile walk rising steeply out of Edale up to the rock formation,Ringing Roger.
We follow the edge of the Kinderscout plateau before descending via Grindsbrook Knoll and a short section of The Pennine Way.
Edale village has toilets and refreshments and a large car park. The total ascent is circa 1550 feet. The duration of the walk will be about 4.5 hours.

Thursday, 18 September 2025

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 472.4m / 1550ft
Type:: circular

Expect stunning moorland scenery amongst the Millstone Grit edges of Kinderscout. It will be very steep to climb up to the moorland out of Edale but we will take it very steadily so don’t be out off if you are a relatively fit walker.

There are some steepish sections on descent where walking poles may be useful.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 89789 34891
Nearest postcode:: ST15 8LL
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Mount Industrial Estate Leader will meet at start of walk let him know if you are coming.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 12460 85321
Nearest postcode:: S33 7ZQ
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Main car park in Edale near station Let leader know you are coming.

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