Win Hill and Bamford Edge
A reflective route day with practical trail notes and conditions captured from the walk.
- Peak District
- Hard
- good for the mind, good for the body
- misty to start, briefly clearing occasionaly with rain to end
- Rab Crimp T with Conduit Hoody, Rab Eco Downpour in the rain
Distance11.61 mi
DifficultyHard
Estimated Time6 hrs
Dog AccessDog-friendly
Route Map
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Map And Navigation
Route line is drawn from this walk GPX on OS mapping where available.
Dog Trail Checklist
- Route is suitable for dogs with normal trail control.
- Check livestock and ground-nesting bird signage on the day.
- Carry water for your dog and avoid heat stress on exposed climbs.
- Pack a towel and paw check kit for wet rock and boggy exits.
Route Notes
Why this route
Chosen for a steady route with varied terrain and good access.
Conditions and pacing
misty to start, briefly clearing occasionaly with rain to end
Pacing felt controlled for the day.
Standout sections
Several sections offered strong views and useful route markers.
Kit and lessons
Rab Crimp T with Conduit Hoody, Rab Eco Downpour in the rain
No major gear issues; small refinements noted for the next outing.
Ember on route
Ember settled well and handled the route rhythm throughout.
Reflection
A strong day out with both practical and reflective value.
Route data
- Distance from GPX: 11.61 mi
- Elevation gain from GPX: 7260 ft
- GPX elapsed time: 4h 47m 19s
- Average speed (from GPX time): 2.42 mph
- Average pace (from GPX time): 24.75 min/mi
Photo highlights
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Downloads and Links
Parking: good, but limited parking - could get busy at peak times
Mountain weather: MWIS forecast
General weather: Met Office