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.
