Kinder Scout

Edale / Hayfield, High Peak, Derbyshire

Kinder Scout is the Peak District’s highest moorland plateau, reaching 636 m (2,087 ft) above sea level. Designated a National Nature Reserve within the Dark Peak, it offers sweeping panoramic views, heather-clad terrain, peat bogs, stream-carved cloughs, and the dramatic Kinder Downfall, the park’s tallest waterfall. Moreover, Kinder Scout is the historic site of the 1932 Mass Trespass, a pivotal moment in public access rights that ultimately helped establish England’s first national parks. Access is from Edale or Hayfield, via famed routes such as Jacob’s Ladder and Grindsbrook Clough. The landscape is rugged and exposed—perfect for seasoned walkers and those interested in natural and cultural heritage.

Features: Child friendly, Pet friendly.

Opening hours

Monday to Sunday: 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Contact: customer.service@peakdistrict.gov.uk, +441629816200, https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk.

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