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Kinder Reservoir – Kinder Downfall Loop from Low Leighton

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Kinder Reservoir – Kinder Downfall Loop from Low Leighton

Adonis Cyriac planned a hike

November 1, 2021

Kinder Reservoir – Kinder Downfall Loop from Low Leighton

Moderate

03:52

12.6km

3.3km/h

410m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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Parking

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1.89 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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2.97 km

View of Kinder Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

From here, on the lower slopes of The Knott, you have super nice uninterrupted views south-west of Kinder Reservoir, and to the east, the looming, barren bulk of Kinder Scout itself rises up from the shores of the waters edge.

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3.67 km

William Clough Path

Highlight • Gorge

The William Clough path is named after a cutler who worked here. Look for signs of iron smelting underfoot. During the 1932 mass trespass, the ramblers left the path which …

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4.73 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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7.19 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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12.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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5.62 km

5.10 km

1.77 km

124 m

Surfaces

5.10 km

4.46 km

2.70 km

124 m

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Kinder Reservoir – Kinder Downfall Loop from Low Leighton

Kinder Reservoir

View of Kinder Reservoir

William Clough Path

View of Mill Hill (Ashop Head)

Kinder Downfall

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