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Kinder Reservoir – Kinder Downfall loop from Hayfield

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Kinder Reservoir – Kinder Downfall loop from Hayfield

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Kinder Reservoir – Kinder Downfall loop from Hayfield

04:32

15.0km

470m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 9.16 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.14 km

Kinder Bank

Forest

2.83 km

Steep Cobbled Path to Kinder Reservoir

Highlight • Climb

A steep path leading up to Kinder Reservoir and onwards to Kinder Scout.

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3.13 km

Kinder Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Kinder Reservoir is a striking stretch of water tucked beneath the wild expanse of Kinder Scout. Built between 1903-1911, the reservoir is fed by the River Kinder and by the stream flowing down William Clough valley.

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3.63 km

Kinder Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Kinder Reservoir was built between 1903 and 1911, it's fed by the River Kinder and several smaller streams. The trail around the western side is a great run and gives …

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3.97 km

Wooden Footbridge in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Trail

From here you can choose your path up onto Kinder Scout - the route up William Clough is especially nice.

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5.40 km

View of William Clough Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy stunning views of the scenic William Clough valley from this footpath. Nestled in the Peak District between Kinder Scout and Ashop Moor, the valley offers beautiful vistas of streams and moorland.

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5.51 km

View of Mill Hill (Ashop Head)

Highlight • Natural

This area was badly damaged by fire in 2003; peat moorland is a high fire risk after long spells of dry weather. Along the plateau you can admire views over …

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6.67 km

View of Kinder Downfall and Mermaid's Pool

Highlight • Viewpoint

Apparently a place for wild swimming but it's a stagnant pool, so I wouldn't recommend it! Very dry in summer and very muddy round the edges.

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8.06 km

Kinder Downfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Kinder Downfall is the highest waterfall in the Peak District and is unusual in that during periods of strong wind it can be blown upwards! On a clear day it's …

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15.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.03 km

4.31 km

2.86 km

2.61 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.94 km

2.87 km

2.62 km

1.85 km

1.03 km

645 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 9 July

33°C

14°C

13 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

September 1, 2024,Kinder Downfall - Quick Loop

Started out soft then incline and headwind was a challenge! 😅 Great walk to Bowden Bridge to Kinder Downfall. Options to extend the loop by walking further along the edge. All in all a must if are visiting the peaks!

January 2, 2023,Kinder Scout and Kinder Downfall – Peak District waterfall hikes

This was a beautiful day spent exploring Kinder Scout. The Kinder Downfall was in full flow and we even got to see it being blown back up the hill. This was the first time I'd seen the waterfall properly, as every other time I've been we've either had thick mist and rain or it'd been so dry that the Downfall …

December 30, 2024,Kinder Hike

Cracking day to bag a few trigs with Chez! (The Edge and Kinder Low)
Put the new OEX Tacana Stove to good use with a couple of brews and Firepot meals, and practiced navigating using nothing but map features.
All in all a top day in the hills and not as gusty as forecast! 😍

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Kinder Reservoir – Kinder Downfall loop from Hayfield

Steep Cobbled Path to Kinder Reservoir

Kinder Reservoir

Kinder Reservoir

Wooden Footbridge in Peak District National Park

View of William Clough Valley

View of Mill Hill (Ashop Head)

View of Kinder Downfall and Mermaid's Pool

Kinder Downfall

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