Hayfield, Kinder Downfall and Kinder Low
A better day than forecast, and by the end of the day it was beautiful and sunny. After leaving the Trespass Car Park it was lovely to see some signs of spring as we made our way up past the Kinder Reservoir.
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| A quick break above the Kinder Reservoir. Kinder on the skyline |
We then took the long walk up William Clough, climbing through quite a lot of water, presumably the heavy snow last week contributed to the wet.
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On the way up William Clough- the dry bit!
South Head and Mount Famine on the skyline |
At the top of the clough we stopped for a snack and to admire the view and made the final ascent to the plateau and the big cairn.
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| Looking back to Mill Hill from the Kinder Plateau |
We made our way around to The Downfall, where we had our lunch, and walked on to get a view of The Downfall itself- flowing impressively. The waterfall had been nearly dry for most of the recent times we'd been there.
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| The Kinder Downfall waterfall flowing as it should |
We wandered around to Kinder Low which is a pleasant route along the edge of the plateau; the light and the views were great and there were clear signs of growth on the hillsides.
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| Kinder Reservoir, The Knott and The Mermaid's Pool |
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| The path to Kinderlow End in moody light |
After the steep descent (down slabby steps) of Kinderlow end, it was an easy amble down, across the fields to the lane past Tunstead House and back to the car park. It was a lovely way to spend a Friday and we feel so lucky to be able to do this.
8.4 miles and 620m ascent.
