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Kinder Reservoir, Kinder Downfall & Kinder Low loop from Bowden Bridge — Peak District National Park

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Kinder Reservoir, Kinder Downfall & Kinder Low loop from Bowden Bridge — Peak District National Park

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Kinder Reservoir, Kinder Downfall & Kinder Low loop from Bowden Bridge — Peak District National Park

04:09

13.7km

440m

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Embark on a challenging hike through the dramatic landscapes of the Peak District with the Kinder Reservoir, Kinder Downfall & Kinder Low loop from Bowden Bridge. This moderate route covers 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and involves a significant 1431 feet (436 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking around 4 hours…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.48 km

Kinder Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Kinder Reservoir is a striking stretch of water tucked beneath the wild expanse of Kinder Scout. Built between 1903-1911, the reservoir is fed by the River Kinder and by the stream flowing down William Clough valley.

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2.79 km

William Clough Path

Highlight • Gorge

The William Clough path is named after a cutler who worked here. Look for signs of iron smelting underfoot. During the 1932 mass trespass, the ramblers left the path which …

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6.41 km

Kinder Downfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Always a pleasure to visit Kinder Downfall and see how much water there is! I love it when the wind blows the water upwards, but the really special event is …

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8.56 km

Kinder Low Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

Kinder Low trig is found on the plateau of Kinder Scout. This spot is very popular with hikers as it boasts wonderful views and is visited by many iconic trails, …

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13.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.16 km

3.69 km

1.05 km

776 m

Surfaces

7.29 km

2.03 km

1.68 km

1.36 km

932 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Trail Reviews

Lee

December 17, 2023, Kinder res / kinder down fall

Great hike, mint views at the top on a clear day tou can see Mt Snowdon

Tim Hardman

June 13, 2025, Kinder scout loop from Hayfield

I have lost count of how many times I've hiked this route before, but I alway enjoy it and see something new along the way.

Glenn F. Q. Delikan

October 24, 2022, Walk 49 - Kinder Scout from Hayfield

CAUTION - The route can and does disappear along the way, so take a map/compass, and a substantial amount of common sense as each route detailed in this collection included the diversions I've taken due to local conditions or instances where I simply got lost. --- A splendid hill-walk retracing the route of the famous mass trespass onto Kinder Scout. Heading up William Clough, the Pennine Way is followed along the plateau edge, passing the dramatic Kinder Downfall and visiting Kinder Low before returning by an old pack-horse route. Source: https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/short-routes/walk-way-day-walk-49-kinder-scout-hayfield/ https://youtu.be/fo_AoZUIxeI