One of the classic Peak District challenge walks. Enjoy it in a small group led by a qualified mountain leader. Whether for charity or as a personal challenge this is a fabulous high level route along stunning edges and a classic Peak ridge line.
The Edale Skyline is a challenging circular route that traverses the vast and beautiful Edale Valley. You’ll be led by an experienced mountain leader who’ll guide and motivate you throughout the day!
Starting in Hope we ascend Lose Hill (476m/1562ft) before our route takes us over the Great Ridge to Mam Tor (517m/1696ft) with fabulous views of both the Hope and Edale Valleys.
We then make our way over Lords Seat and Brown Knoll (569m/1867ft) before ascending to the high point of the day, Kinder Low at 633m (2077ft). From here our route follows the Southern Edge of Kinder Scout to Grindslow Knoll (601m/1972ft) before a decent to Hope Cross and a short climb to to our final summit, Win Hill (462m/1515ft). Timed right the sunset from Win Hill is spectacular with far reaching views over Ladybower, Kinder Scout and the Hope Valley.
From here we head down into Hope.
We have given this route 4 out of 5 “mountains” for difficulty which means that ideally any person undertaking this challenge should be comfortable walking between 7 & 12 hours over high upland terrain. Whilst this route is not technical it is a long and challenging outing and for those reasons we say it is not for beginners.
The nature of the route makes it a perfect ‘first” challenge route or a training route for other longer challenge routes like the National Three Peaks (Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike & Yr Wyddfa) or for the Yorkshire Three Peaks in the Yorkshire Dales.
It’s an ideal challenge for individuals, families, work team days or groups and people wanting to raise money for their favourite charities.
Cost £40 per person
We will accept bookings from individuals or groups.
For open events the maximum number of walkers to each mountain leader is 12 and we can cater for up to 4 groups (48 people in total).
We will meet in either the Hope Station Car Park or Hope Car Park at 730am for an 8am Start.
Whilst we’ll provide you with detailed joining instructions and equipment list before the event you’ll need to bring the following:
Personal equipment including waterproof jacket and trousers, hat and gloves, warm layers, sufficient food and water for the walk
