An exhilarating, atmospheric full moon experience amidst the solitude and ancient gritstone tors of Kinder Scout.

Welcome to Freshwalks. This classic hike event is part of our own vibrant business community programme and everyone is welcome to join us for a late evening of hiking and networking in the great outdoors. Feel free to come alone - most Freshwalkers do - and you'll be warmly welcomed or invite a colleague or client along for company.

Route description

Edale is a small village at the start/end of the UK’s first and most famous long distance walking path - the Pennine Way.

This late-evening full moon walk explores some of the Peak District’s most iconic high-level terrain. Following the Pennine Way as the sun sets, we climb steadily up Jacob’s Ladder before continuing onto the Kinder Plateau, passing the dramatic Edale Rocks en route to Kinder Low. With darkness approaching and the moon rising above the moorland, we enjoy expansive views across the National Park. The return route heads east past the distinctive rock formations of Pym Chair and the Wool Packs before descending via Grindslow Knoll. This rewarding circular walk combines rugged scenery, open moorland and the unique atmosphere of a summer full moon on the highest Peak District terrain.

Route: Edale - Pennine Way - Jacob's Ladder - Edale Rocks - Kinder Low - Grindslow Knoll - Edale

Distance: 12km

Grade: Hard (more info on grading here)

Max elevation: 634m / Total ascent: 554m

Proposed schedule:

19:00 - Meeting, Old Nag's Head, Edale

19:15 - Walk starts

20:10 - Sunset

21:15 - Evening picnic, Edale Rocks

22:00 - Summit, Kinder Low

22:29 - Astronomical Twilight (completely dark sky)

23:45 - Walk finishes, Edale Village Hall Car Park

Meeting location: The Old Nag's Head, Edale, Hope Valley S33 7ZD

Parking: Edale Village Hall Car Park, Edale, Hope Valley, Derbyshire S33 7ZQ. 138 spaces | Pay & Display (coins or card) | PayByPhone app

Public transport: Please take the 17:48 train from Manchester Piccadilly to arrive in Edale 18:32, or the 18:14 train from Sheffield to arrive in Edale 18:46. No return trains until morning but we can help co-ordinate return lifts or you might choose to camp at Newfold Farm.

Toilets: Pubs will be open in Edale before start of the walk.

Description supplied by the event organiser.