The Grouse to Edale
A moderate walk (low hills and fells (below 600m)) in national park Peak District starting and finishing in Derbyshire, England, about 12.90km (8.02 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 4:30h. It is suitable for families with children, but unsuitable for prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
297m (974ft)
Descent
355m (1164ft)
Max. Elevation
640m (2099ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
652m (2138ft)
Start
The Grouse Inn
End
Edale, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, England
Distance
12.90km
(8.02mi)
(8.02mi)
Duration
~4:30h
Difficulty
Moderate
Ordnance Survey Map
Created by tonydwarf on 03 Oct 2012
This walk is a great walk for the campers out there. The walk should take around 5 hours and you get some great views from Kinder. If you are a geocahcer there are some cache to find as well. End the trip with a pint at Edale.
To reach the Grouse Inn (www.grouseinnglossop.co.uk), take any busy running between Glossop and New Mills or Buxton. Trains back from Edale, as well as buses.
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Waypoints
OS Grid SK033907
From The Grouse, walk to Harry Hut trig point.
OS Grid SK044907
A short walk from the start point, 5 minute rest.
About 1.12 km (~0.7 miles) from 
OS Grid SK060904
Get to the top here to see the way to Kinder.
About 1.64 km (~1.02 miles) from 
OS Grid SK066899
A quick scramble up to the top of the hill.
About 0.70 km (~0.43 miles) from 
OS Grid SK082889
Lunch time with a great view on a nice day!
About 1.98 km (~1.23 miles) from 
OS Grid SK094872
A walk through the peat and a spot of geocaching.
About 2.06 km (~1.28 miles) from 
OS Grid SK105872
Choose your path to Edale: follow the river or keep on top.
About 1.05 km (~0.65 miles) from 
OS Grid SK125875
If you take this route you can follow the rock face.
About 2.03 km (~1.26 miles) from 
OS Grid SK124866
Path down to Edale; look back at your route.
About 0.91 km (~0.57 miles) from 
Edale villageOS Grid SK123857
The final stop for a pint. Plan your trip to camp at this lovely village, then get the bus or train back the next day.
About 0.91 km (~0.57 miles) from 
