Peak Skills: Intro to the Hills

Women-only hill skills social walk from YHA Edale

Date: Saturday 11th October 2025

Distance: 5 miles/8km

Elevation: 1080ft/330m

Duration: 5-6 hours

Led by: Peak Outdoor Coaching/Emily Taylor

This walk takes us from the doorstep of Edale YHA onto the Kinder plateau via The Nab and Ringing Roger; a beautiful route offering some amazing views from up above the Edale valley and is the perfect place to learn some valuable hill skills

Level of difficulty: Moderate: we will be moving at a slow and steady pace, but some of the terrain is rocky and uneven so some sure-footedness is required. There are also some hills to ascend and descend that are steep in places. We do have a couple of stiles along the way

*the exact route will depend on the weather conditions on the day. We may be forced to choose a lower-level route

Want to feel more confident exploring the hills?

Join us for a friendly, practical one-day Hill Skills Workshop designed for beginners.You'll learn how to:

● Plan a safe route

● The basics of navigating with map & compass

● Understand the weather

● Move confidently over varied terrain

● Choose the right gear

👣 No experience needed but there are some uphill sections and some uneven terrain in places. We will be going at a slow and steady pace

🕘 Full-day workshop (indoor theory in the morning, followed by outdoor consolidation)

What makes it special

1. An opportunity to be with like-minded women

2. Some of the best hill-walking in the Peak District National Park

3. Free cuppa and cake at the finish

Price

It’s free to sign up for this event. We’re encouraging participants to make a voluntary donation to support our Breaks Programme, helping groups of young people and families facing challenging circumstances to access life-changing adventures in our hostels.

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