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View of Kinder Reservoir – Kinder Downfall loop from New Mills

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View of Kinder Reservoir – Kinder Downfall loop from New Mills

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5.0

(12)

90

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View of Kinder Reservoir – Kinder Downfall loop from New Mills

06:41

22.3km

660m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

4.52 km

Widdows Hey Wood

Forest

2

6.79 km

Snake Path

Highlight • Trail

Boggy in places, but nice views down to reservoir and over to Kinder Scout

Tip by

3

7.70 km

View of Kinder Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

From here, on the lower slopes of The Knott, you have super nice uninterrupted views south-west of Kinder Reservoir, and to the east, the looming, barren bulk of Kinder Scout itself rises up from the shores of the waters edge.

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4

8.40 km

William Clough Path

Highlight • Gorge

The William Clough path is named after a cutler who worked here. Look for signs of iron smelting underfoot. During the 1932 mass trespass, the ramblers left the path which …

Tip by

5

10.6 km

View of Kinder Downfall and Mermaid's Pool

Highlight • Viewpoint

Apparently a place for wild swimming but it's a stagnant pool, so I wouldn't recommend it! Very dry in summer and very muddy round the edges.

Tip by

6

12.0 km

Kinder Downfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Kinder Downfall is the highest waterfall in the Peak District and is unusual in that during periods of strong wind it can be blown upwards! On a clear day it's …

Tip by

7

12.7 km

Views to Kinder Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Stunning views

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13.5 km

Kinder Scout National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

9

14.2 km

Kinder Low Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

Kinder Low trig is found on the plateau of Kinder Scout. This spot is very popular with hikers as it boasts wonderful views and is visited by many iconic trails, …

Tip by

10

15.7 km

Kinderlow End

Highlight • Summit

Steep ascent but once up savour everything Kinder has to offer

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20.1 km

Bluebell Wood

Forest

B

22.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.89 km

7.92 km

2.67 km

733 m

643 m

471 m

Surfaces

9.61 km

4.01 km

2.85 km

2.46 km

1.83 km

1.59 km

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Wednesday 7 October

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15 %

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Comments

April 6, 2025,Hayfield Circular.

Hayfield Carpark, past Kinder Resivour, climb up plateau, past Mill Hill, Kinder Low, back down to Hayfield.

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