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Kinder Downfall – Kinder Low Trig Point loop from Monks Road

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Kinder Downfall – Kinder Low Trig Point loop from Monks Road

Hard

4.9

(8)

50

hikers

Kinder Downfall – Kinder Low Trig Point loop from Monks Road

06:30

21.9km

650m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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3.04 km

Mill Hill

Peak

2

3.51 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 Yorkshire to the north, Cheshire to the west and Wales beyond. In July and August, the landscape bursts into colour with flowering heather.

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3

4.67 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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4

6.06 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 a spectacular sight. Take care when approaching the edge of the waterfall as it's a long way down!

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5

6.79 km

Views to Kinder Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Stunning views

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7.55 km

Kinder Scout National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

7

8.20 km

Kinder Low Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

Kinder Low trig is found on the plateau of Kinder Scout. This spot is very popular with hikers as it boasts wonderful views and is visited by many iconic trails, including the Pennine Way. Many people mistakenly believe that this trig pillar marks the summit of Kinder Scout, however, the true summit actually lies northeast.

Tip by

8

12.8 km

South Head Summit Cairn and Memorial

Highlight • Natural Monument

Be aware of bikes around here, it’s on the kinder loop trail

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9

19.0 km

Snake Path

Highlight • Trail

Boggy in places, but nice views down to reservoir and over to Kinder Scout

Tip by

10

19.0 km

Public Footpath Sign to Glossop, Hayfield, and Edale (Jacob's Ladder)

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the 600+ popular green signs dotted around.

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B

21.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

9.63 km

1.69 km

141 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.65 km

5.54 km

3.63 km

2.29 km

602 m

236 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Friday 10 July

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