Peak District walk: Jacob's Ladder, Brown Knoll, Mam Tor, Great Ridge (12 miles)

📍 Meeting Location & Time

Meeting Location: The Rambler Inn, Marys Lane, Edale, S33 7ZA
Link to Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vvQQXPqLoENRf7xr5
Link to What3words: https://what3words.com/willing.popular.branching
Meeting Time: 9:50 AM
Start Time: 10:00 AM

🥾 Walk Overview

Distance: ~12 miles (19 km)
Elevation Gain: ~1,900 ft (500 mt)
Duration: ~6 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Route Type: Circular
Walk Leader: Vesta

🐇🐢 Pace & Fitness Requirements
This is a moderate but relatively long walk, best suited for those with good fitness and in sound physical condition. You should be comfortable maintaining a steady pace throughout, and confident tackling steep ascents along the route.

⛰️ Route Highlights

Upper Booth
Jacob's Ladder
Brown Knoll Trig Point
Lord's Seat
Mam Tor
Back Tor

📲 Route Links

View Route on Komoot
Download GPX file

🚆 Public Transport

direct trains from/to Sheffield
direct trains from/to Manchester

🌦️ Weather & Clothing
The weather on the hills can be highly variable, windy, and cold— even during the summer months.
Please wear sturdy hiking boots or shoes with good grip to handle muddy and slippery terrain. Avoid flat trainers or jeans.
Dress in layers to accommodate changing weather conditions:

Moisture-wicking base layers
Insulating mid-layers
Waterproof outer layers

🎒 What to Bring

Sturdy walking boots or shoes with good grip (no flat trainers)
Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing (avoid jeans)
Sufficient food and water for the entire day
Waterproof jacket and warm layers
Gloves and woolly hat
A comfortable backpack
Optional: hiking poles, sunglasses, hat, camera, torch (or headlamp), power bank, phone (or watch) with the route downloaded

🐶 Dogs
Fit and friendly dogs are welcome! Please keep them on a lead near livestock.

📢 Notes

This event may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are unsafe. Updates will be posted in the comments, so please enable email notifications for any changes.

📌 Bookings

Please only book if you genuinely intend to attend.
If you reserve a spot but can no longer make it, please cancel your booking or let the organiser know. It only takes a moment to update your booking, and it really helps everyone: the organiser, the walk leader, and your fellow attendees.

⛑️ Disclaimer
You are fully responsible for your own safety, health, fitness, and equipment. The group has no insurance — by RSVPing, you agree to these terms.

📬 Questions?
Feel free to comment below or message the organiser privately.