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Labrador Rock – Kinder Downfall loop from Hope Woodlands

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Labrador Rock – Kinder Downfall loop from Hope Woodlands

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Labrador Rock – Kinder Downfall loop from Hope Woodlands

07:40

26.2km

610m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 14.7 km for 215 m

After 15.3 km for 128 m

After 16.1 km for 986 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.08 km

Fair Brook Clough

Highlight • Waterfall

Great picnic spot if it's not too windy.

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10.8 km

Ringing Roger Rock Formation

Highlight • Climb

Brilliant place for scrambling over the rocks, with spectacular views over to Grindslow Knoll and the valley of Edale. You can also see the Great Ridge and Mam Tor from here too.

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11.2 km

View of Grindslow Knoll and Edale Valley

Highlight • Summit

Perfect view over Grindlows Knoll and down over the Edale Valley. With lush green grass and a bit of heather, it's a fine place to stop for a picnic. And …

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13.6 km

Labrador Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

With an uncanny resemblance to Labrador dogs, this spot offers wonderful views of the surrounding countryside.

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16.6 km

View of Kinder Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

You're met with a great view if you've gone off the main trail following the small river/stream. There is a beautiful waterfall (depending on time of year) careful though if …

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17.1 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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18.4 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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22.3 km

Cup Rock, Fair Brook Naze

Highlight • Natural Monument

Incredible views from the Cup rock formation on Fair Brook Naze looking down over towards Snake Woodlands, Alport Moor and the Derwent Moors on the horizon.

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26.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

5.98 km

1.31 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

5.22 km

1.55 km

1.14 km

389 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

16°C

11°C

76 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Labrador Rock – Kinder Downfall loop from Hope Woodlands

Fair Brook Clough

Ringing Roger Rock Formation

View of Grindslow Knoll and Edale Valley

Labrador Rock

View of Kinder Reservoir

Kinder Downfall

View of Kinder Downfall and Mermaid's Pool

Cup Rock, Fair Brook Naze

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