David and Jacinta's Walks- 2026

 Edale and The Lonely Trig It seemed worth going out two days running as the forecast was good and we headed for Edale again to try a different walk. We headed up Golden Clough and struck out to the Lonely Trig Point, across the moorland which was mercifully dry and easy going. Nearing the top of Golden Clough Rushup Edge in shadowy background Then we headed left and the "Seven Minute Crossing" which eventually takes one back to the south edge of the Kinder Plateau (we took more like 15 minutes!). From here we descended steeply until the Grindsbrook path was reached and the usual route back to Edale village. In all, a good walk of 5.4 miles and 430m ascent with some impressive ascents and descent which is what it is all about. 

Edale, the Lonely Trig and Madwoman's Stones A lovely day with the sun making regular appearances. The Penny Pot (and Edale) called and we fancied a straightforward walk with not too many ups and downs after the first ascent. It had been a while since we'd visited the Lonely Trig in the middle of the Kinder Plateau. Although the initial climb is a bit of a grind, it's fairly flat after that. On the way up to the Kinder plateau Mam Tor in the background Grindslow Knoll and Grindsbrook Clough Rather than scrambling up the ridge of Ringing Roger, we took the more amenable Golden Clough. Nearing the top of Golden Clough Rushup Edge in the shadowy background After a breather at the Lonely Trig, we took the path northeast across the "top" of Kinder, avoiding most of the boggier groughs to arrive at the sequence of gritstone outcrops leading to Madwoman's Stones. Kinder outcrop Lost Lad background left After lunch in the shelter of the rocks at Crookstone Knoll we st...

 Edale and Madwoman's Stones Friday looked dry and so we travelled to Edale. The village seemed quiet after the drama of the Spine Race and there was no sign of the heavy snow which had blanketed the area the weekend before. We popped into the Penny Pot and then set out to climb up Ringing Roger. Sunlit path to a gloomy Ringing Roger The weather was an interesting mix of sun and mist which made for some lovely views as we went up. Some sun higher up on path A break at the top of Ringing Roger Lose Hill and Back Tor in background After Ringing Roger, it is an easy  walk to the Trig point, although the Dark Peak mud was much in evidence.  Nearing the top of Golden Clough Rocks of Ringing Roger in silhouette on skyline From there we walked on to Madwomen's Stones which we had not visited since New Year's Eve in 2024. We continued to Crookstone Knoll where we had lunch with a lovely panorama in front of us over to Alport Castles. Alport Castles in the sunshine Oyster Clough j...