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Kinder Dozen Challenge

Derbyshire

39 km / 24 miles
A demanding challenge route of 24 miles, involving 10,000 feet of ascent to be completed in under 12 hours, possibly making it the most difficult route in the Peak District given height gained compared to its length. Starting and finishing at the Nag's Head Public House in Edale, it circumnavigates Kinder Scout ascending and descending it 12 times. Most of Kinder's famous features are visited including: the three trigs, Grindslow Knoll, Edale Cross, Crowden Tower, Seal Stones, Druid's Stone, Mad Women's Stones, Mermaid's Pool, etc., with a final magnificent ascent of Ringing Roger. A route only to be contemplated by hardy and experienced walkers.


Details:

Path Type: Anytime Challenges
Attributes: Anytime Challenges
Very Challenging
Moorland
Mountain
Start: SK123860 - Nags Head, Edale, Derbyshire View on StreetMap
Finish: SK123860 - Nags Head, Edale, Derbyshire View on StreetMap
Open Date: 1997

Publications, Badges and Certificates:

Guidebook Kinder Dozen  (Ken Jones )
Certificate Certificate for Kinder Dozen Challenge  (Ken Jones )

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Accommodation within 5 km of this Path:

 
 
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28 km
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34 km

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Route Profile:

34.7 km (21.6 miles)
2,891 m (9,485 ft) ascent
633 m (2,077 ft)  maximum height

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