Kinder Low
Today I had the opportunity to hike somewhere I've never been before but always wanted to, up to on to the moorland around Kinder Scout. It wasn't the longest walk in the world, but it has definitely given me the desire to go again in the future and walk further and for longer.
The route began from the Barber Booth car park, just west of Edale. From there, it followed the track further west, crossing over the River Noe and passing through Lee Farm, apparently following a track which has been used since at least medieval times.
By this point, it had joined up with Pennine Way and made its way along to Jacob's Ladder, a particularly steep stretch of the original cart track built by farmer owning the land of the same name. It was certainly quite steep but luckily fairly well surfaced. The route then followed the Pennine Way further west before it turns to start going in a more northwards direction. From here, it continued until we got to Kinder Low, its highest point being 633m above sea level.
After reaching this point, my route turned to go back the way I had originally come but as I have already said, in future I would definitely like to continue further to explore more of Kinder Scout.
Altogether, this was a very enjoyable walk with as it took me somewhere I haven't been before plus the weather was reasonably good apart from a couple of short showers and strong winds. Personally I also feel that I need to walk this area, because of its historical significance, the mass trespassing of Kinder by ramblers leading the way for people to be able to freely explore many of the wonderful and wild places which exist around the British Isles. Anyway, that my thoughts on it anyway.
