Bogs and boulders - Walk on Kinder Scout

Guided group walk from Edale village up to the eastern edge of Kinder Scout and across the plateau where you'll see:

• peat groughs
• Moors For The Future dams
• large gritstone boulders
• a trig point

The maximum group number is 6 people and we will walk at an easy conversational pace. As a leader I encourage everyone to enjoy connecting with nature through a sensory experience. There's no pressure to engage in conversation for the whole walk.

Distance: approximately 7 miles

Terrain: steep sections, rocky underfoot on trails, wet and boggy on the moor. 

What to wear for the walk

Comfortable walking boots, preferably waterproof

Thick walking socks

Comfortable walking trousers (not jeans)

Light synthetic t-shirt

Fleece or light windproof jacket

Essentials to bring in your backpack

Pack everything in a drybag inside your backpack:

Waterproof coat and overtrousers

Hat and gloves - waterproof gloves and a warm spare pair if you have them

Warm jacket and extra warm layers

Bottle of water

Lunch and snacks

Waterproof bag cover

Headtorch and spare batteries (just in case)

If there is something you don't have please ask Sarah if she has any spares that you can borrow. Email: sarah@sarahventurer.com

Nice to bring:

Walking poles

Small sit mat

Flask of tea/coffee/hot chocolate

Buff

Personal first aid kit

Meeting point & time

Meeting time: 11am

Departure from car park: 11:15am

Meet in Edale village next to the public toilets in the main car park - S33 7ZQ. Payment for parking is coins only:

4 hours+ costs £6.00.

Public Transport

The Hope Valley Line (Northern Rail) operates between Manchester and Sheffield, including a stop in Edale. Please check Northern Rail timetables for updates and buy your ticket before you travel otherwise you may get fined.

Finish time

Please allow a flexible finish time so that we don't need to rush.

Cancellation policy

If you need to cancel your booking for any reason, you can transfer your place to another future walk. Please email sarah@sarahventurer.com to request this.

If I need to cancel the event then you will receive a full refund.

Tickets

To come on this group walk you must buy a ticket. If the cost is unaffordable for you please contact Sarah: sarah@sarahventurer.com

Your guide

Sarah Lister qualified as a Hill and Moorland Leader on the Mountain Training Scheme in 2022. She lives in Edale village and regularly walks and runs in the local hills. She has an Outdoor First Aid certificate which will be renewed every three years.

Sarah is a career coach and podcast host, hosting two shows: Wild About Kinder and About The Adventure.

Sarah's guidebook "Mountain Walks Kinder Scout" is due to be published by Vertebrate Publishing  in 2024.

Can’t make it?

If you can’t make this date there will be future events to join or you can book a 1-1 or a guided group walk with your family/friends. Please email Sarah for any enquiries: sarah@sarahventurer.com