Kinder Scout in the Snow

Karen and I want for a walk on Kinder Scout as the weather forecast was for a cold, clear day with a few snow showers. There had been some light snowfall overnight so we drove via Hathersage and parked in the Edale car park.

 View down to Edale Village

We ascended via Ringing Roger as the snow started and we stopped in the shelter of some rocks to have a snack and some hot chocolate. The snow was fairly deep and a strong wind was blowing snow.

 Snowy Ringing Roger

Once the break was over we made our way to the path which follows the edge of the plateau above Edale and found the going far from easy with some knee-deep snow and the wind blowing snow in our faces.

 Karen with part of Ringing Roger behind

Continuing onwards, we skirted around the top the Grindsbrook valley and stopped in a sheltered spot to finish our drinks and have a sandwich.

 Karen following the snowy path

Next we passed the route leading down Grindsbrook valley to follow the path leading along Grindslow Knoll. Part way along the snow had banked out the easy path and rather than risk sliding down the very steep slope below we followed the short distance up to the summit of Grindslow Knoll and then down the path on the other side leading downwards back to Edale and back to the car park,
I wore Paramo Cascada trousers, Trek Mates Merino top Paramo, Paramo Velez smock. Also Polar Buff as a neck warmer/face mask, Lowe Mountain Cap, Asolo Powermatic 200 GTX boots and Osprey Kestrel 38 rucksack.