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View of Edale and Kinder Scout – The Bowstones loop from Pott Shrigley

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View of Edale and Kinder Scout – The Bowstones loop from Pott Shrigley

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View of Edale and Kinder Scout – The Bowstones loop from Pott Shrigley

03:16

11.3km

280m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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View of Lyme Park Mansion from Knightslow Wood

Highlight • Historical Site

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View of Edale and Kinder Scout

Highlight • Natural Monument

Panoramic view across from Ashop Head round to Kinder Low

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Highlight • Natural

a quick get away needed

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Allan Monkhouse Memorial

Highlight • Natural Monument

From the Allan Monkhouse Memorial on Higher Moor, you are treated to marvellous views of the Cheshire Plain, Lyme and beyond. In fact, seven counties can be seen on a …

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Public Footpath Sign to Charles Head, Lyme, Whaley Bridge Park & Kettleshulme

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The Bowstones are thought to be the remains of Anglo Saxon crosses which marked the edge of ancient territories. Both stones are decorated with carvings, which date from the 10th century or earlier, and some later lettering.

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Sponds Hill Summit and Viewpoint

Highlight • Trail

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Andrew's Knob

Highlight • Viewpoint

With its green, sloping fields and wide vistas, Andrew's Knob makes for a fine part of any walk in this part of the Peak District, while its rude sounding name …

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Berristall Wood

Forest

11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.33 km

3.80 km

1.80 km

313 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.33 km

3.06 km

2.16 km

1.38 km

707 m

603 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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View of Edale and Kinder Scout

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