WALK DETAILS

739 Kinder Scout Summit

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A trigpoint is often the objective for our grandchildren, but while Kinder Scout has three trigpoints none are at the highest point. Now the plateau has been accurately surveyed, so here's a family expedition to visit the summit of Manchester's favourite 2000ft mountain.


LOCATION: Four miles north-east of Chapel-en-le-Frith
START: Barber Booth car park 1 mile west of Edale, on Upper Booth road (Grid ref 107848)
DISTANCE: Six miles
GRADE: Strenuous
TIME: Four hours
MAP: Explorer OL - Dark Peak
Landranger 110
NOTE: More on Kinder survey www.nuttalls.com
REFRESHMENTS: Pack a flask