Kinder Downfall Walk, Peak District
1 April 2018
The Sutton Rambling Club visited the very spectacular scenery in the heart of the Dark Peak area. The views were dramatic with the autumn heather coming into full bloom. The linear ramble was approximately 13 miles with picnic lunch and tea en route.
Details of the ramble
Start the walk at the small town of Hayfield (grid ref 038868) and head north-eastwards past Kinder Reservoir and onwards up the Kinder Edge where we should be rewarded with great views. Continue east to the highlight of the walk, Kinder Downfall, which will be an ideal location for a picnic lunch stop. The Downfall marks the edge of the Kinder Plateau and the waterfall cascades down these western slopes in dramatic terrain.
After this break the route heads south along the Pennine Way and descends by Swines Beck and good panoramic views of the Edale valley unfold.. We then head east along the lovely ridge of Rushup Edge where an afternoon tea break may be enjoyed. The final section of this memorable walk descends under Mam Tor (the shivering mountain) and continues past the Blue John and Treak caverns to finish at the main car park in Castleton (grid ref 150829) no later than 6.30 pm for coach departure home.
New members are always welcome and they can look forward to a day of healthy exercise, attractive scenery and friendly company. The McEwens coach leaves the “Staff of Life” pub on Hack Lane in Sutton-in-Ashfield at 9.15am and the Bancroft Lane end, Stockwell Gate (near the Asda supermarket) in Mansfield at 9.30am There are other pick-up points en route. The coach fare is £9,accompanied juniors free. There is no necessity to pre-book your seat on the coach.
If you would like further information please ring
John on 01623 796396 or Bernard on 01623 648879.
Alternatively see details of our next ramble or our latest rambling calendar
