Name: Kinder, Edale and the High Peak
Rating: 5.0

Kinder, Edale and the High Peak

Castleton, Hope Valley S33 8WA, UK

1-99 Years

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Kinder, Edale and the High Peak the wild Pennine moorlands are of international importance for their populations of breeding birds and mosaic of habitats. Sites of particular interest include Mam Tor, with spectacular views, landslip and prehistoric settlement, the famous Snake Pass and Alport Castles in Alport Valley.

Kinder Scout, where the Mass Trespass of 1932 took place, is the highest point in the Peak District and is the location for a lot of our current conservation work in the High Peak. The Trust also owns the Dalehead Bunkhouse, Upper Booth Campsite and several farms in the beautiful Edale Valley. Edale village marks the start of the National Trail, the Pennine Way, that crosses three National Parks.

If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Countryside: The High Peak, includes Kinder National Nature Reserve, the Vale of Edale and along the Snake moors to the Derwent edges. The countryside boasts heather moors, high gritstone edges and monumental windswept tors. The footpaths and bridleways can make an exhilarating day out, whatever the weather. You may spot the delicate deep pink flowers of bilberry bushes, or hear call of the curlew, and other moorland birds.
Kinder National Nature Reserve: This iconic place is important for climate, nature and people. Restoration work here has turned once bare peat into a landscape covered in moorland vegetation to rewet the moors and create healthy peat bogs. This is helping to store carbon, improve water quality and prevent flooding. You can follow the route of the 1932 Mass Trespass onto Kinder National Nature Reserve, retracing the steps of those early champions of access to wild places.
Monument: The iconic Mam Tor, is a protected Scheduled Monument that was once a hilltop fortress in the bronze age.
Outdoor activities: Walking and cycling in Kinder, Edale and the High Peak - Enjoy walks and breath-taking bike rides at Kinder, Edale and the High Peak. Plan for your day out and discover the best, what to bring and follow the safety information below to make the most of your visit to the Peak District.
Free Friday Social Walk from Edale: Join us on the first Friday of each month for a free social walk led by our knowledgeable walk leaders. Each walk will be a gentle 5-mile circular hike under the skyline of Kinder Scout and Mam Tor departing and finishing at the Penny Pot Café in Edale. Social walks are a great opportunity to meet new people, discover new places, and build your confidence walking in the countryside.
Things to see and do at Kinder, Edale and the High Peak: From far-reaching views across the Peak District to natural rock formations and important wildlife habitats, there’s lots to see at Kinder, Edale and the High Peak. Look out for these seasonal highlights on your next walk, bike ride or run through the Peak District.
Top trails: Mam Tor circular walk, Kinder Scout mass trespass walk, Edale Circular Walk, Below Kinder Scout: A circular walk around Kinder reservoir, Derwent Valley and reservoir walk, Kinder Scout circular walk.

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Parking: Mam Nick car park near Mam Tor (SK123833), remains open; however it is a very small car park with limited spaces. Please note that parking is very limited in these areas, and we urge people to be considerate to the environment, farmers and local communities. Please do not block access points and keep roads clear for farmers, local communities and the emergency services at all times.
Dogs allowed: Please keep dogs on a short lead.

What to see

The history of Kinder, Edale and the High Peak: The gorges, valleys, caves and gritstone edges that you see today in the Peak District took millions of years to form – but this vast and peaceful landscape also has a more recent turbulent history. Read about the Kinder Scout protests that led to the creation of the UK’s first National Park and discover snippets of history from Mam Tor and the Upper Derwent Valley.

For more information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/kinder-edale-and-the-high-peak/history-of-kinder-edale-and-the-high-peak

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Price: Free

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Address: Castleton, Hope Valley S33 8WA, UK

Post Code: S33 8WA

Council: High Peak

County: Derbyshire

By road: A57 Sheffield to Manchester, A625 through Hope Valley.
By train: Edale for Kinder Scout and Mam Tor; Chinley for Kinder Scout west; Hope for Losehill; Bamford for Upper Derwent Valley.
By bus: From Sheffield, Bakewell and Manchester to Castleton, Edale and Hope Valley.
On foot: Pennine Way and many miles of footpaths.
Parking: Mam Nick car park near Mam Tor (SK123833), remains open; however it is a very small car park with limited spaces. Please note that parking is very limited in these areas, and we urge people to be considerate to the environment, farmers and local communities. Please do not block access points and keep roads clear for farmers, local communities and the emergency services at all times.