Edale Skyline Challenge
Getting there: train from Piccadilly station 07:55am to Edale (arriving 8:32am) or Tesco Parrswood 07.00
Difficulty: 5 (steep ascents, long walk, some areas very boggy)
Length: 21 miles, 4600ft total ascent
Time: 7-10 hours (depending on the group)
Edale Skyline is the route of one of the great UK fell races. The race happens every year since the early 1970’s, around end of March, and it is not for the faint hearted! From Edale the course climbs to Ringing Roger then traverses the Skyline via checkpoints at near Jaggers Clough, Win Hill, Lose Hill, Mam Tor, Brown Knoll, Edale Cross, Grindslow Knoll and then back to Ringing Roger for the final descent. The route is 21 miles long and covers a 1400m (just under 4600ft) total ascent and as such it is recommended as a walking route for a Mountain Challenge as well. The professionals run it in about 4h and it is estimated as a 7-10 hours walk, covering the most beautiful scenery and ridges of the Dark Peak area.
Kit list: good walking boots (well broken in), walking trousers (no jeans), gaiters, fleece, gloves, hat, waterproofs, walking poles, tea flask/water bottle, energy bars, head torch, pack lunch.
!!!THIS WALK IS LONG AND CHALLENGING AND AS SUCH REQUIRES A REASONABLE LEVEL OF FITNESS!!!
