Description
About The Edale Skyline Challenge
The Edale Skyline is a hiking route which follows the landscape/tops of all the hills which can be seen on the horizon from Edale. It is essentially a big circular route around Edale and the Vale of Edale (the valley). It is a big day out – 20 miles (32.2km) in distance with some 1,100m (3,797ft) of ascent.
The route starts in Hope, near the train station and firstly climbs up to the summit of Win Hill before descending slightly to Hope Cross and then back up and along the edge of the Kinder Plateau. There’s some beautiful scenery along this section (weather permitting) and you’ll see some interesting natural rock formations & features too, for example Ringing Roger and the Wool Packs near the summit of Kinder Scout.
Once at the head of the valley, the route continues South to the summit of Brown Knoll and then East along Rushup Edge (you may see some paragliders here!), before then moving along the ‘Great Ridge’ and over the summits of the iconic Mam Tor, Back Tor and Lose Hill before descending back to the start/finish in Hope.
You’ll get to meet other like-minded people, make new friends and above all have an unforgettable day out in one of the Peak District’s most beautiful locations. Completing this challenge is a real achievement and something participants should be proud of.
Route Facts – The Edale Skyline Challenge
Route Name: The Edale Skyline
Distance: 20 miles (32.2km)
Total Ascent: 3,797ft (1,157m)
Time to Complete: 8-10 hours, depending on group size/fitness.
Areas Covered: Win Hill, Kinder Plateau, Kinder Low, Brown Knoll, Rushup Edge, Mam Tor, Hollins Cross, Back Tor, Lose Hill.
Start point: Hope. (OS grid Ref SK 18065 83258)
Route Type: Circular
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If you don’t want to join a group, would like a private guide, or the date above simply doesn’t suit you, then you can hire me privately for the day to guide you or your group around the Edale Skyline on any date you choose (as long as I’m free). Please click Book Me for a Private Guided Walk. Or simply contact me with any enquiries.
What to Expect / Previous Experience
The Edale Skyline route is a long challenge hike and is a physically demanding day in the hills. You should be fit and be able to walk up to 20 miles for 10 hours on rough terrain. Because of the mileage that we have to cover on this hike, we may not be able to stop for breaks as often as on other hikes and may have to move at a slightly faster pace than what we would do on a more leisurely hike. Doing some training hikes or some reasonably long hikes (12 miles plus) beforehand is strongly recommended.
Please let me/us know if there are any physical or medical conditions beforehand and we will proceed accordingly. The Edale Skyline is a mixture of grassy paths and rough, rocky terrain and has over 1,100m of ascent (height gain). There is no scrambling and no scary or exposed drops on this route near the paths.
It is also worth remembering that the weather can also play a big factor in the day with wind, rain and poor visibility (ie. not many views). The temperature can be considerably colder higher up on the hills than it is down in the valley. Despite poor weather we will still have a fab, fun day out. I can honestly say I’ve never not enjoyed a day in the hills, even when it’s been chucking it down with rain (it can even actually make it more fun sometimes).
What You Will Need to Bring
When you book with us, you will be sent a full kit list of what you will need to bring on the day. It is your responsibility to make sure you have these things or you won’t be able to go up the mountain. The weather can turn extremely quickly and it’s important that each member of the group is sufficiently prepared for this, as well as has enough food and water for themselves for the walk.A typical kit list for a day hike would include:
• 35 Litre (ish) Backpack.
• Lunch (eg sandwiches).
• Snacks to eat along the way for energy.
• Water (2 litre recommended).
• Warm Hat & Gloves.
• Midlayer (eg. Fleece) & a spare.
• Waterproof Jacket.
• Suitable trousers for hiking in the rain (not jeans, joggers or similar).
• Waterproof overtrousers (to wear if needed over your hiking trousers).
• Suitable hiking boots for rough / mountainous terrain (not trainers).
• Warm jacket (in case we stop) – a down jacket or something similar.
• We recommend wearing Merino wool hiking socks for comfort.
• Sun protection (suncream & sunglasses).
• Any medication you may need.
Optional:
• Walking Poles (some people find they help, others don’t).
• Head Torch.
• Camera
Your Mountain Leader / Guide will carry a group First Aid kit, navigational equipment, maps and emergency group shelter.
About Me, Your Guide
Adrian Conchie – Mountain Leader
Extremely passionate about being outdoors, I offer guided walks in the Mountains and hills of the Lake District, Snowdonia, Peak District & Yorkshire Dales, as well as other low level hiking trails. I spend nearly every moment of my spare time either in the mountains, or hiking various trails in the UK. I like to set myself challenges and I am currently climbing all 446 mountains of England & Wales (currently I have done 362). I have also completed several other challenges, like completing all 214 Wainwrights in the Lake District, doing the 47 mile Windermere Way in 1 day, the 77 mile Cumbria Way in 2 days, the West Highland Way in 3 days and more!
I believe the outdoors provides an unbeatable way of keeping healthy, both physically & mentally. It is the perfect way to escape the stresses and strains of everyday life and being outdoors amongst nature is personally my ultimate therapy. I love being able to inspire others and to show them the benefits that the Outdoors can bring, which is one of the reasons I became a Mountain Leader.
Will you still go in bad weather?
In most cases, we will still go out and proceed with the route if there is rain, poor visibility and moderate wind. However, the safety of the group is my main priority and as I’m sure you can understand if I/your guide deems the weather conditions to be dangerous, (very strong winds / thunderstorms for example) – then I will make the decision to cancel that particular route and offer an alternative. I always like to have a plan B and in most areas, we can still have a fabulous, fun and memorable day out doing a lower-level route whereby the weather would be less of a concern.
Any Questions?
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about the Edale Skyline guided walk, or any other route. I’d be happy to help – Click Here to get in touch.
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