Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave

Fine views of Long Dale and from Kenslow Knoll


Route outline for walk d146:

Middleton-by-Youlgreave  -  River Bradford  -  Rusden Wood  -  Gratton Moor  -  Long Dale  -  Bolderstone Plantation  -  Friden Station  -  The High Peak Trail  -  Green Lane (Friden)  -  Mere Farm  -  Ringham Low (Friden)  -  Kenslow Farm  -  Kenslow Knoll  -  Little Rockery Plantation  -  Rake Wood  -  Middleton-by-Youlgreave




Peaks, Summits and Tops reached on this walk:

hewitt
0
English
Mountains
Wainwright
0
Wainwrights
 English Nuttalls
0
English
Nuttalls
Dewey
0
English
Deweys
Wainwright Outlying Fell
0
Wainwright
Outlying Fells
marilyn
0
Marilyns
Bridget
1
Bridget

Peak Bagging Statistics for this walk:

The highest point of this walk is Kenslow Knoll at 337m (1106ft). Kenslow Knoll is known as an English Bridget.

Completing this walk will also take you to the top of Gratton Moor (Gratton Moor) at 304m (997ft). Gratton Moor (Gratton Moor) is Unclassified

National Trails & Long Paths included on this walk:

Part of this walk follows a section of The High Peak Trail, a 29km (18 miles) linear footpath connecting Dowlow in Derbyshire, England with Cromford in Derbyshire, England. It follows a lengthy section of the Cromford and High Peak Railway which linked the High Peak & Cromford Canals. Started in 1825, the line was finally closed in 1963. The High Peak Trail is waymarked by named posts. For more walks that include a section of this trail see The High Peak Trail.



You can find more walks near this one on these unique free-to-access Interactive Walk Planning Maps: (click/TAP to select)

The Peak District National Park


1:25,000 scale OS Explorer Map (the ones with orange/yellow covers):

OL24 The Peak District - White Peak area


1:50,000 scale OS Landranger Map (the ones with pink/magenta covers):

119 Buxton & Matlock, Bakewell & Dove Dale


Some Photos and Pictures from Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave

In no particular order . . .

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Sign at Friden Station on the High Peak Trail

Sign at Friden Station on the High Peak Trail

Photo: Greg Bushell (18)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Long Dale

Long Dale

Photo: Peter Osbourne (31)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Design award plaque on the Kenslow Knoll summit sculpture

Design award plaque on the Kenslow Knoll summit sculpture

Photo: Greg Bushell (29)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Bradford Dale

Bradford Dale

Photo: Duncan Maclelland (3)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Green Lane (Friden)

Green Lane (Friden)

Photo: Greg Bushell (22)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - The River Bradford in Bradford Dale near Youlgreave

The River Bradford in Bradford Dale near Youlgreave

Photo: Peter Osbourne (51)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - View from the High Peak Trail

View from the High Peak Trail

Photo: Adrian Booth (3)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Lovely Long Dale

Lovely Long Dale

Photo: Greg Bushell (38)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - View from the High Peak Trail

View from the High Peak Trail

Photo: Adrian Booth (4)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - All Saints Church, Youlgreave

All Saints Church, Youlgreave

Photo: Peter Osbourne (53)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Kenslow Knoll summit

Kenslow Knoll summit

Photo: Norman Howarth (31)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Between Bolderstone Plantation and Little Bolderstone Plantation

Between Bolderstone Plantation and Little Bolderstone Plantation

Photo: Greg Bushell (42)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - The High Peak Trail at Friden Station

The High Peak Trail at Friden Station

Photo: Greg Bushell (19)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Gratton Dale

Gratton Dale

Photo: Peter Osbourne (38)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Youlgreave

Youlgreave

Photo: Peter Osbourne (14)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Long Dale

Long Dale

Photo: Peter Osbourne (35)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Where Long Dale meets Gratton Dale

Where Long Dale meets Gratton Dale

Photo: Peter Osbourne (36)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Gratton Moor (Gratton Moor) from Gratton Moor

Gratton Moor (Gratton Moor) from Gratton Moor

Photo: Greg Bushell (34)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Long Dale

Long Dale

Photo: Peter Osbourne (32)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Lovely Long Dale

Lovely Long Dale

Photo: Greg Bushell (37)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Limestone Way nr Bradford

Limestone Way nr Bradford

Photo: Duncan Maclelland (4)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Kenslow Knoll sign opposite entrance to Kenslow Knoll Farm

Kenslow Knoll sign opposite entrance to Kenslow Knoll Farm

Photo: Greg Bushell (26)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Kenslow Farm from Kenslow Knoll

Kenslow Farm from Kenslow Knoll

Photo: Greg Bushell (31)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - The High Peak Trail near Hurdlow (Sparklow)

The High Peak Trail near Hurdlow (Sparklow)

Photo: Jack Quick (29)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Rusden Wood south of Middleton-by-Youlgreave

Rusden Wood south of Middleton-by-Youlgreave

Photo: Peter Osbourne (29)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Approaching Bolderstone Plantation from Long Dale

Approaching Bolderstone Plantation from Long Dale

Photo: Greg Bushell (40)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Where Long Dale meets Gratton Dale

Where Long Dale meets Gratton Dale

Photo: Peter Osbourne (37)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Green Lane (Friden) in woodland near Mere Farm

Green Lane (Friden) in woodland near Mere Farm

Photo: Greg Bushell (23)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Kenslow Knoll from Green Lane (Friden)

Kenslow Knoll from Green Lane (Friden)

Photo: Greg Bushell (21)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Crossing Gratton Moor

Crossing Gratton Moor

Photo: Greg Bushell (35)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Kenslow Knoll from Ringham Low (Friden)

Kenslow Knoll from Ringham Low (Friden)

Photo: Greg Bushell (25)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - The water wheel at the Little Mill Inn, Rowarth

The water wheel at the Little Mill Inn, Rowarth

Photo: Norman Howarth (30)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Ruin beside Green Lane (Friden) near Mere Farm

Ruin beside Green Lane (Friden) near Mere Farm

Photo: Greg Bushell (24)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - The path beside the River Bradford in Bradford Dale, Youlgreave

The path beside the River Bradford in Bradford Dale, Youlgreave

Photo: Peter Osbourne (15)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - The River Bradford in Bradford Dale near Youlgreave

The River Bradford in Bradford Dale near Youlgreave

Photo: Peter Osbourne (52)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Long Dale

Long Dale

Photo: Peter Osbourne (34)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Heading north east along Green Lane (Friden)

Heading north east along Green Lane (Friden)

Photo: Greg Bushell (20)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Information Board on Kenslow Knoll

Information Board on Kenslow Knoll

Photo: Greg Bushell (27)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Entering Long Dale

Entering Long Dale

Photo: Arthur Norton (2)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Long Dale

Long Dale

Photo: Greg Bushell (36)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Sheep by Bolderstone Plantation

Sheep by Bolderstone Plantation

Photo: Greg Bushell (41)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - The track near Kenslow Farm

The track near Kenslow Farm

Photo: Greg Bushell (32)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Fields beyond Mount Pleasant Farm

Fields beyond Mount Pleasant Farm

Photo: Greg Bushell (33)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - View from the High Peak Trail

View from the High Peak Trail

Photo: Adrian Booth (2)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - The Farm Yard Inn, Youlgreave

The Farm Yard Inn, Youlgreave

Photo: Peter Osbourne (13)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Long Dale

Long Dale

Photo: Peter Osbourne (33)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Lovely Long Dale

Lovely Long Dale

Photo: Greg Bushell (39)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Hurdlow (Sparklow) station on The High Peak Trail

Hurdlow (Sparklow) station on The High Peak Trail

Photo: Jack Quick (30)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Sunset from the High Peak Trail

Sunset from the High Peak Trail

Photo: Adrian Booth (1)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Viewpoint plaque on the Kenslow Knoll summit sculpture

Viewpoint plaque on the Kenslow Knoll summit sculpture

Photo: Greg Bushell (30)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Kenslow Knoll summit sculpture

Kenslow Knoll summit sculpture

Photo: Greg Bushell (28)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - In Rusden Wood south of Middleton-by-Youlgreave

In Rusden Wood south of Middleton-by-Youlgreave

Photo: Peter Osbourne (30)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Friden Station on the High Peak Trail

Friden Station on the High Peak Trail

Photo: Greg Bushell (17)

Walk d146 The High Peak Trail and Kenslow Knoll from Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Limestone Way nr Bradford

Limestone Way nr Bradford

Photo: Duncan Maclelland (5)


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