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Edale Circular via Kinder Scout, Brown Knoll, Lords Seat and Mam Tor · January 31, 2026

18. kmsDistance
658 mAscent
658 mDescent
5:25 hDuration
DifficultDifficulty
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🧭 Route Character

A difficult route in Peak District. Check the GPS track on Outdooractive for full details of the route, waypoints, and terrain.

🚗 Getting There

Starting Point: Edale car park (SK 124 853)IMPORTANT: You must park in allocated bays. Cars not in designated spaces will receive parking tickets.

⚠️ Mountain Safety — Read Before You Go

Terrain: Pennine Way, open moorland, stone steps, slabbed paths across bogs, ridge walking, road walking.

💡 Tony's Notes

This is an outstanding Peak District circular walk taking in Kinder Scout, the highest point in the Peak District, along with several other significant summits and historic sites. Starting from the popular village of Edale, the route climbs the historic Jacob's Ladder - site of the 1932 Mass Trespass that established the right to roam. The slabbed paths across Kinder Scout's notorious bogs make this challenging terrain much more accessible while still providing the wild moorland experience. Brown Knoll and the Rushup Edge ridge lead to Lord's Seat with its amazing views across the Dark Peaks. The climb to Mam Tor, an ancient hillfort, provides further excellent views before the final descent back to Edale. A classic walk combining Peak District history, dramatic moorland, ridge walking, and outstanding views across one of England's most distinctive landscapes.

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