description Kinder Scout Overview
Kinder Scout is a broad moorland plateau in Derbyshire and the highest point in England's Peak District, reaching 636 metres above sea level. Its landscape includes peat moor, steep escarpments, streams, and distinctive gritstone formations. Kinder Scout is also associated with the 1932 mass trespass, a major event in the campaign for public access to privately controlled countryside in Britain.
insights Ranking position
Kinder Scout ranks #6 of 113 in the Moor ranking, behind Rannoch Moor, ahead of North Pennine Moors.
help Kinder Scout FAQ
Is Kinder Scout the highest mountain in the Peak District?
Kinder Scout is the Peak District's highest point at 636 metres above sea level. It is better described as a broad moorland plateau than as a conventional pointed mountain.
What happened during the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass?
In 1932, around 500 walkers set out from the Hayfield area to challenge restrictions on access to open countryside. The event became an important symbol in the campaign that eventually helped secure wider public access to Britain's uplands.
Can you walk to Kinder Downfall from Kinder Scout?
Kinder Downfall lies on the plateau's western edge and is reached by several established routes, including paths from Edale and Hayfield. Strong winds can blow its water back over the escarpment, creating the unusual spectacle sometimes called an upward waterfall.
Why is navigation on Kinder Scout difficult?
The plateau contains peat channels, boggy ground, few obvious landmarks, and abrupt weather changes. Even though the Pennine Way crosses Kinder Scout, walkers should carry a map and compass rather than rely solely on a phone.
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