Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England
Kinder Scout's 1932 Mass Trespass opened the hills to the public — its boggy plateau and dramatic edges are the birthplace of English access rights. RambleMetric tells you when conditions are safe enough to take advantage of them.
About Kinder Scout
RambleMetric is a real-time conditions app for Kinder Scout — the highest point of the Peak District (636 m) and England's most famous moorland. The scene of the 1932 Mass Trespass that led directly to the creation of the national park system. A vast peat plateau with dramatic edges, grough systems and the iconic Kinder Downfall waterfall.
Kinder Scout is a serious upland. The plateau is deeply boggy, featureless in cloud and requires navigation skills. Weather changes rapidly — warm sunshine in Edale can mean driving rain and wind on the plateau. The Pennine Way crosses the plateau — experienced walkers only. Many walkers require assistance each year on Kinder.
Walking Routes
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England's most famous moorland walk. Deep peat, navigation required, rapid weather changes. Gaiters essential. Outstanding in clear summer conditions.
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Key Features
On 24 April 1932, around 400 walkers trespassed on Kinder Scout in a planned act of civil disobedience to demand access to open moorland. The Trespass directly led to the creation of the national park system and the 2000 Countryside and Rights of Way Act.
In strong westerlies, the water of England's highest waterfall (30 m) is blown back upwards in a spectacular 'upfall'. A winter classic to witness — accessible from the western edge of the plateau.
Built in 1912 to supply Stockport — the reservoir dam at the southern foot of Kinder marks the start of the Jacob's Ladder approach. Red grouse are abundant on the surrounding moors.
Live Data
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Safety Information
Edale is the main starting village — excellent cafés, pubs and the Peak District Visitor Centre. The classic route is via Jacob's Ladder to the southern edge then the plateau to Kinder Downfall. The Pennine Way ascent from Edale via Grindsbrook Clough is steeper. The plateau is deeply boggy between the drainage grooves (groughs) — gaiters are strongly recommended. Map and compass essential on the plateau in cloud.
All data, scores and recommendations are for informational purposes only. The Visit Score is an algorithmic estimate — not a substitute for your own judgement, local knowledge or official guidance.
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