First training walk - stroll round Kinder

And off we go

OK so this was a while ago, September, but we thought we'd tell you about it!

Getting a little steeper now!

As our first walk we thought we'd start with a gentle stroll more than a hike and seen as it's on our doorstep we opted for the Peak District

The route started in Edale and we followed the road up the village past The Old Nags Head. My motivation to Caroline was that we would stop for a drink after the walk, this put a sudden spring in her step and off we marched! 

The route we had just climbed

The walk was easy going as we left the road crossing Grinds Brook into some fields. The path gradually got steeper and it was tough going as we scrambled up the waterfall of Grinds Brook. 

Big kid

Once up on top of Edale Moor we clamber over a few bogs to reach the slabs laid over the peat on the path to to Crowden Tower. Then came some fun, we spent a good half hour playing around on the Wool Packs rock formations.

We passed Pym Chair and Noe Stool (more funny rocks) as we walked along the edge of Kinder.

Our route then picked up the Pennine Way and the start of the decent home via Jacobs Ladder to Upper Booth. 

We stayed with the Pennine Way back to Grindsbrook Booth and the pub were there was a well earned pint (or archers and lemonade for Caroline).

Not quiet the 100km we'll be doing to climb Kili but a steady 13km to start.