Trail Running Planet · Peak District · Edale
The Grand Edale Circular
The full Peak District experience — deep peat bog, gritstone edges, and those big Kinder views. Earn the ridge on the way back in.
Distance
28.7 km
Ascent
1,344 m
Descent
1,340 m
Max elevation
597 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
6h 45m – 9h 10m
Grade
Very Hard
Navigation
map_skills
Parking
S33 7ZQ
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn
About this route
A serious Peak District circuit from Edale village taking in Kinder Scout, the Great Ridge, and the high moors. Nearly 29km with 1300m of climbing — one of the toughest routes in the Peak.
Hazards & notes
Deep peat bogs on Kinder plateau — disorientating in cloud. Navigation complex in poor visibility. Rocky sections on the Great Ridge require care. The plateau holds water badly after rain.
Emergency
Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.
Full route, GPX download & live conditions:
https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/peak-district/edale/grand-edale-circular
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