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Peak District walk: Jacob's Ladder, Brown Knoll, Mam Tor, Great Ridge (12 miles)

Peak District walk: Jacob's Ladder, Brown Knoll, Mam Tor, Great Ridge (12 miles)

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A moderate 12-mile walk begins at The Rambler Inn in Edale on 24 October 2026. The circular route covers Jacob's Ladder, Brown Knoll, Mam Tor, and the Great Ridge over approximately six hours. The walk leader guides participants with good fitness through the route to Upper Booth and Brown Knoll.

**📍 Meeting Location & Time** * Meeting Location: The Rambler Inn, Marys Lane, Edale, S33 7ZA * Link to Google Maps: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/vvQQXPqLoENRf7xr5](https://maps.app.goo.gl/vvQQXPqLoENRf7xr5) * Link to What3words: [https://what3words.com/willing.popular.branching](https://what3words.com/willing.popular.branching) * Meeting Time: 9:50 AM * Start Time: 10:00 AM **🥾 Walk Overview** * Distance: \~12 miles (19 km) * Elevation Gain: \~1,900 ft (500 mt) * Duration: \~6 hours * Difficulty: Moderate * Route Type: Circular * Walk Leader: Vesta 🐇🐢 **Pace & Fitness Requirements** This is a moderate but relatively long walk, best suited for those with good fitness and in sound physical condition. You should be comfortable maintaining a steady pace throughout, and confident tackling steep ascents along the route. **⛰️ Route Highlights** * Upper Booth * Jacob's Ladder * Brown Knoll Trig Point * Lord's Seat * Mam Tor * Back Tor **📲 Route Links** * [View Route on Komoot](https://www.komoot.com/tour/3166331383) * [Download GPX file](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yFYdF4FhudbZPgtokqJROxApYgq-1m1l/view) **🚆 Public Transport** * direct trains from/to Sheffield * direct trains from/to Manchester **🌦️ Weather & Clothing** The weather on the hills can be highly variable, windy, and cold— even during the summer months. Please wear sturdy hiking boots or shoes with good grip to handle muddy and slippery terrain. Avoid flat trainers or jeans. Dress in layers to accommodate changing weather conditions: * Moisture-wicking base layers * Insulating mid-layers * Waterproof outer layers **🎒 What to Bring** * Sturdy walking boots or shoes with good grip (no flat trainers) * Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing (avoid jeans) * Sufficient food and water for the entire day * Waterproof jacket and warm layers * Gloves and woolly hat * A comfortable backpack * Optional: hiking poles, sunglasses, hat, camera, torch (or headlamp), power bank, phone (or watch) with the route downloaded **

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Peak District walk: Jacob's Ladder, Brown Knoll, Mam Tor, Great Ridge (12 miles) takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 09:50.

Peak District walk: Jacob's Ladder, Brown Knoll, Mam Tor, Great Ridge (12 miles) is held at The Rambler Inn in Buxton (Marys Lane, Edale, S33 7ZA).

The forecast for Peak District walk: Jacob's Ladder, Brown Knoll, Mam Tor, Great Ridge (12 miles) is Overcast · 6°C.

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