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Snow-dusted Kinder Scout rises above colourful moorland slopes.#002
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#002 / PEAK DISTRICT

Kinder Scout

The highest ground in the Peak District: a vast Dark Peak moorland plateau shaped by walking history.

Category
peak
Rarity
Epic
Base reward
700 XP
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Example route · National Trust

Kinder Scout circular walk from Edale train station

Distance
12 km
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Overview

A moorland destination explored by the National Trust's circular walk from Edale, with rugged paths and substantial ascents and descents.

Source: National Trust · archived reference

Getting there

The National Trust circular route starts and ends at Edale train station (grid reference SK124856). This is route context; check the provider for current arrival and transport information.

Source: National Trust

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  • Terrain

    The archived moorland-route description includes rugged paths and steep ascents and descents. Check the provider's full guidance before choosing it.

    Source: National Trust · archived reference

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