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Kinder Scout via Grindsbrook
strenuousOff-lead sections

Kinder Scout via Grindsbrook

Edale, Derbyshire · East Midlands

Quick answer

Kinder Scout via Grindsbrook is a 7.5-mile strenuous walk to the highest point in the Peak District at 636 metres, climbing through a rocky clough to the peat moorland plateau. Best suited to large, fit dogs comfortable on steep, rough ground. Navigation skills required on the plateau in poor visibility. No stiles.

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Distance

7.5 miles

Time

3h - 4h

Strenuous

Difficulty

🐾

Off-lead

Yes

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Stiles

None

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Parking

Available

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Nearest pub

The Rambler Inn, Edale

Dog-friendly stops nearby

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About this walk

The classic ascent of Kinder Scout, the highest point in the Peak District at 636 metres and the start of the Pennine Way. The Grindsbrook route climbs steeply through a dramatic rocky clough before reaching the vast peat moorland plateau. Navigation skills required in poor visibility. Best for large, fit dogs only.

Walk highlights

  • Kinder Scout summit plateau
  • Grindsbrook dramatic rocky clough
  • Pennine Way start point at Edale
  • Vast moorland views on clear days

Terrain

Moorland/Heath

🗓 Seasonal notes

Best in clear summer or autumn conditions. Winter navigation on the featureless plateau requires map and compass skills. Avoid in thick mist without experience.

🅿️ Parking

Pay and display at Edale car park

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