Edale fell race Trail runningWalking

A short local race with a steep start and some very technical, rocky terrain...

Edale from Kinder © Lawman  © Lawman
Edale from Kinder © Lawman
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SK1228586520 Uphill from the start to the gate and flagged zig-zags. Stay on the zig-zags please - don't cut corners

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SK1248486609 From the top of the zig-zags, a path contours under Ringing Roger, towards the Kinder plateau

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SK1250987511 Follow the main path left along the edge of the Kinder plateau, with some potential shortcuts on trods through the heather

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SK1060687551 Cross the stream at the top of Grindsbrook, then take the main path up to Grindslow Knoll

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SK1100086839 From the summit cairn of Grindslow Knoll, a steep grassy descent joins a rocky path heading back towards Edale. There is a choice of staying on the main rocky path, or taking a steeper descent line on grass which has provided some spectacular falls in the past!

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SK1164086185 Through the gate, cross a field and go down the lane to the road. Turn right and it's a long sprint down the road. Go under the railway bridge, then take a sharp left, past the car park on your right, and emerge in the Edale Country Day field

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by Nick Smith - Climbers



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