What is the easiest route up Kinder Scout?
What is the easiest route up Kinder Scout? Is Kinder Scout an easy walk? The easiest option is to take the linear route, whereby you simply return back down to Edale via Jacob’s Ladder. This is the shortest and least demanding walk; although heading up Jacob’s Ladder is still going to be a challenge!
How steep is Jacob’s Ladder?
How steep is Jacob’s Ladder? The road to the summit is very steep, hitting a 13% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps. Starting at Upper Blessington, the elevation gain is 1.089 meters. The average gradient is 6.15%.
What is the highest point of Kinder Scout?
The official high point (636m) of Kinder Scout is north east of the Kinder Low trig pillar (633m) – and is a mere inconspicuous mound of grass amongst boggy and featureless terrain. As far as summits go its uninviting to say the least and thus is avoided by the majority of walkers.
How long does it take to do Mam Tor?
The ascent of Mam Tor is a relatively short walk, and can be completed within 1-2 hours.
