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Crowdon Clough, Kinder Scout Nature Reserve & Kinder Low loop from Barber Booth — Peak District National Park

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Crowdon Clough, Kinder Scout Nature Reserve & Kinder Low loop from Barber Booth — Peak District National Park

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Crowdon Clough, Kinder Scout Nature Reserve & Kinder Low loop from Barber Booth — Peak District National Park

04:00

13.2km

400m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.59 km

Crowden Clough Scramble and Waterfalls

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Depending on the weather the scramble at the very top can be a little tricky if climbings not your thing.Most enjoyable if it is

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3.96 km

Kinder Scout Peat Bogs and Crowden Head Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section is tricky to navigate even in good weather. The trail is poorly defined and the ground is boggy (watch out for the small corrugated dams for water retention). Compass and gaiters might be handy!

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6.13 km

Kinder Downfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Kinder Downfall is the highest waterfall in the Peak District and is unusual in that during periods of strong wind it can be blown upwards! On a clear day it's a spectacular sight. Take care when approaching the edge of the waterfall as it's a long way down!

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8.28 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, including the Pennine Way. Many people mistakenly believe that this trig pillar marks the summit of Kinder Scout, however, the true summit actually lies northeast.

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10.2 km

Jacob's Ladder (Peak District National Park)

Highlight • Climb

The steep stone staircase of Jacob’s Ladder brings you to the summit of Kinder Low. This iconic section of the Pennine Way is a delight to hike and rewards you with magnificent views.

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13.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.65 km

4.71 km

1.13 km

530 m

226 m

Surfaces

6.12 km

4.71 km

1.49 km

911 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

23°C

10°C

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

July 30, 2022,Crowden Clough, Kinder Scout and Jacobs Ladder – Peak District waterfall hikes

One of the Peak District classic scrambles, Crowden Clough is one of the best ways to climb Kinder Scout. The route starts from the car park at Barber Booth and heads through stunning countryside before starting the ascent to the Clough. The rocky scramble up the Crowden Clough is great fun, though there’s a path that runs alongside if you …

November 12, 2022,Hiking Tour

Very good walk, must make sure youve got the facilities for it, not for the faint hearted.

June 19, 2025,Kinder Low, Kinder Downfall & Grindslow Clough loop from Edale — Peak District National Park

DON'T USE THIS ROUTE!!!
The part after the Kinder Low is a swamp with no visible path. We are lucky we survived.

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Crowdon Clough, Kinder Scout Nature Reserve & Kinder Low loop from Barber Booth — Peak District National Park

Crowden Clough Scramble and Waterfalls

Kinder Scout Peat Bogs and Crowden Head Trail

Kinder Downfall

Kinder Low Trig Point

Jacob's Ladder (Peak District National Park)

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