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EDALE SKYLINE CHALLENGE HIKE 2026

Price range: £55.00 through £75.00

The Great Edale Round Challenge

📅 Date: Sunday 24th May 2026

📍 Location: Edale, Peak District

🥾 Distance: 20 miles (approx)

⏱️ Time: Approx 10/11 hours

About the Challenge

Are you ready to take on one of the UK’s most iconic hiking routes? The Great Edale Round is a classic Peak District challenge walk that circles the entire Edale Valley. With stunning ridge walks, sweeping views, and some serious climbs, this 20-mile hike will push your limits while rewarding you with some of the finest scenery in the national park.

Starting and finishing in the beautiful village of Edale, the route takes in famous ridges such as Kinder Scout, Lose Hill, Mam Tor, and Rushup Edge. You’ll experience everything the Peaks have to offer, rocky scrambles, windswept moorland, dramatic edges, and peaceful valleys.

This is not a stroll in the park, it’s a big day out that requires stamina, determination, and a sense of adventure. But the feeling of achievement as you complete the full circuit is unbeatable.

What’s Included

✅ Fully qualified and insured walk leader

✅ Support and encouragement all the way round

✅ Branded “Edale Skyline Technical T-Shirt”

✅ Training opportunities

Good to Know

  • Grade: Challenging – long distance with steep ascents/descents

  • Pace: Steady challenge pace, expect approx. 20–22 min miles on average

  • Kit: Sturdy walking boots/shoes, waterproofs, food & water, layers for all weathers

  • Parking: Edale village has paid car parks – please allow extra time as it can get busy

🎯 This is a true bucket-list walk for any UK hiker. If you’re looking to test yourself while exploring some of the best ridges in the Peaks, then the Great Edale Round Challenge is for you!

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🗓️ Itinerary

Your Great Edale Round Challenge begins in the heart of the stunning Peak District,
in the village of Hope.

This is the perfect base for our adventure, with good parking nearby and excellent local facilities.
If you’re making a weekend of it, you’ll find plenty of accommodation options in
Castleton and Hathersage – from cosy B&Bs to welcoming hotels.

📍 Meeting Point Details

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  • Grid Reference: SK171 834
  • Nearest Postcode: S33 6RD
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🕗 Timings

  • Arrival: Please arrive by 7:45 am for sign-in and briefing.
  • Start: Walk begins promptly at 8:00 am.
  • Finish: Expected between 4:00–6:00 pm (depending on group pace).

From the first step out of Hope, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views as we climb onto the surrounding ridges.
Throughout the day we’ll tick off iconic highlights such as Win Hill, Lose Hill, Mam Tor,
Rushup Edge, Brown Knoll, and Kinder Scout before looping back into the valley.

It’s a full mountain day, but one that delivers unforgettable scenery and an incredible sense of achievement.

✅ What’s Included

  • Fully qualified and insured walk leader
  • A full day’s guided hike on the famous Edale Skyline route
  • GPX file of the route (sent in advance)
  • Support, encouragement, and group camaraderie throughout the challenge
  • Halfway stop with sweets and snacks to keep you fuelled
  • A detailed kit list to help you prepare
  • Opportunities to join training walks in advance of the challenge
  • A special Adventure Geek postcard from your hike
  • Plenty of photo opportunities and memories to last a lifetime

❌ What’s Not Included

  • Travel to and from the meeting point
  • Parking fees
  • Meals and drinks (please bring a packed lunch and plenty of water)
  • Personal hiking equipment and clothing
  • Accommodation before or after the event (if required)

🏨 Accommodation & Meals

Most people choose to stay the night before at one of the local YHAs. Book direct here:

If you’re travelling by campervan, we’ll confirm where we’re staying a little nearer the time.

🍽️ Meals

  • Bring a packed lunch and plenty of water for the challenge day.
  • Evening meals and breakfasts may be available locally or at your accommodation; please check your chosen hostel’s page for current options and facilities.

🤔 Is This For Me?

The Great Edale Round Challenge is a full-day, challenging hike of around
20 miles with plenty of steep ascents and descents. It’s designed for walkers who:

  • Are comfortable walking long distances (15–20 miles) in a single day
  • Have a reasonable level of fitness and stamina
  • Don’t mind tackling hills and rough ground
  • Enjoy being outdoors for 8–10 hours, in all weathers
  • Want to push themselves while enjoying the camaraderie of a group challenge

If you’re new to long-distance walking, this might feel like a step up — but we’ll provide a
kit list and opportunities to join training walks in advance to help you build
confidence and fitness.

You don’t need to be the fastest, but you do need the determination to keep going. If that sounds like you,
this challenge is absolutely within your reach!

💳 Payment Information

You have paid a non-refundable deposit of £15 to secure your place on this trip.

The remaining balance is due 4 weeks (28 days) due by 19th April 2026.

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🌟 Did You Know?

  • Kinder Scout, which we cross on this challenge, is the
    highest point in the Peak District at 636m.
    On a clear day you can see as far as Snowdonia, Manchester, and even the Yorkshire Dales.
  • The Kinder Mass Trespass of 1932 happened right here!
    A group of walkers deliberately trespassed on Kinder Scout to protest against restricted access to the countryside.
    This historic act helped pave the way for the “Right to Roam” we all enjoy today.
  • The route is often called the “Peak District’s Marathon Hike” —
    20+ miles around the valley on one continuous ridge.
  • Mam Tor is also known as the “Shivering Mountain”
    because of the way its huge landslips have shaped the hillside over thousands of years.
  • The circuit takes in not one but seven distinct ridges around Edale Valley —
    making it one of the most scenic long hikes in the UK.
  • The name Edale comes from Old English, meaning
    “Eadha Valley” — Eadha being the word for Aspen trees.

💬 Still Not Sure? Let’s Chat

We know that signing up for a big challenge can feel a little daunting — and you might have questions about fitness levels,
kit, travel, or whether this walk is right for you.

That’s what we’re here for! If you’d like to chat it through before booking, just get in touch:

No question is too small — we’d love to hear from you and help you decide if the
Great Edale Round Challenge is your next adventure.

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