Friday November 25th

 The Great Ridge, Lose Hill and Kinder

The forecast was for a dry and sunny day and it certainly didn't disappoint. There was lovely sunshine all day and this only changed as the sun went down, just before 4pm and we were virtually back at the car. We made an early start- stopping for a coffee and a warm-up at the Penny Pot.

Warmth at the Penny Pot
We walked up, a pleasant walk under Cold Side (the landslipped side of Mam Tor) and up to Hollins Cross on The Great Ridge.
Walking past Cold Side. Back Tor and
Lose Hill in the sun ahead

Arriving at Hollins Cross.
Edale, Kinder and Grindslow Knoll in the background
We had brilliant views all around, including back to Edale, across to Kinder and Grindslow Knoll, and to Mam Tor.
Mam Tor, with the closed road below
We then made our way to Lose Hill which is a great landmark. It felt easier going up this side than the other and it was a pleasant walk. We stopped for a snack at Lose Hill and made our way down to the outskirts of Hope and then across the road and up to Wooler Knoll, where we stopped for lunch.
On our way up to Wooler Knoll.
Lose Hill and Kinder in the background
We then had a decision to make- whether to go up to Kinder, or take the lower route back to Edale. I'm glad that we continued up past the Crookstone Barn and up to Crookstone Out Moor and the Kinder plateau.
The Lonely Trees above Crookstone Barn
From there, it was an easy walk around towards Ringing Roger.
Lose Hill, Back Tor and Mam Tor
from Crookstone Out Moor- autumn colours
We came down a path just before Ringing Roger, picked up our usual path and worked our way back down to Edale.
Ringing Roger glowing in the afternoon light
It was an absolutely beautiful day- the sun made the countryside "glow" and it was so great to be able to get out and walk on a day like this.

Just under 11 miles, 950m ascent.

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