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Kinder Downfall – View of William Clough Valley loop from Hope Woodlands

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Kinder Downfall – View of William Clough Valley loop from Hope Woodlands

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Kinder Downfall – View of William Clough Valley loop from Hope Woodlands

04:50

17.1km

350m

Hiking

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

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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222 m

Birchen Clough Bridge

Highlight • River

A very pretty bridge over Birchen Clough as it flows down to meet Lady Clough

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2.65 km

Ruins of the Shooting Cabin

Highlight • Structure

And a great spot for a break

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7.07 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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8.46 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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11.0 km

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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11.2 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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15.1 km

Snake Woodland

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Fantastic views towards the back of Kinder.

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17.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

897 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

623 m

396 m

156 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

15°C

9°C

94 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Kinder Downfall – View of William Clough Valley loop from Hope Woodlands

Birchen Clough Bridge

Ruins of the Shooting Cabin

View of Kinder Downfall and Mermaid's Pool

Kinder Downfall

View of William Clough Valley

View of Mill Hill (Ashop Head)

Snake Woodland

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