EDALE SKYLINE - 20 Mile Solo Hike - Peak District

The Manchester Evening News published day hike directions every Friday in the 1960's.
Using the news article we took the saturday 8am morning train from M/C central station to Hayfield and hiked by way of kinder over the top to Edale.
Then took the 3 pm afternoon train from Edale back to M/C. This was 60 years ago.
No crowds like today, we never saw more than one or two people, today its rather crowded.

I walked up to Kinder Scout with my lovely Rough Collie Jake and later Alfie both Lassie dogs in the snow and saw a Hare that was totally white the views were amazing and on both occasions i loved it . Jake passed away 10 years ago and Alfie 6 months ago and they have both given me so many good memories in the Peak District and helping me complete the Wainwrights precious memories i will never forget . Love your videos .

Alex - sorry I'm a bit late here, but have just discovered your channel and I'm catching-up on some brilliant videos. Can I ask - I've been fancying doing the Edale Skyline from Hope in the spring with a camp about 2/3rds the way round, do you think Lord's Seat would be a good location with the added bonus of a possible sunrise over Mam Tor? ...now back to those videos - cheers!

Great video you have inspired me to go here thanks

If you're wanting to tackle "challenge walks" have you tried the Yorkshire 3 Peaks?

Amazing walk, well done. Thank you for creating and sharing

Ok cadet😊

Nice one! I'm inspired to come back again and do this walk now.

Fantastic video mate. I’m currently doing the Peak District trig point challenge, I’ve got this walk on my to-do list but gonna add on a little bit to bag Kinder Low and Edale Moor trigs. Liked and subscribed 🙂

The Hope Valley is one of my favourite places. A place where you can meet some of the most wonderful souls from all over the country.

Wow! Fantastic journey and video. You picked a perfect day. I'll be doing this in September, but over two days (as me and my dog are getting on a bit). New subscriber.

Gotta do this! I'llk do it over 2 days and a camp. Great vid!

Will be back there end of June to skyline for Mind. My baby place ... My home ❤

With filming Alex, how long did it take?

What a great and inspiring video 😮

Trying this rout Saturday 🥳 can’t wait.

Did this yesterday... by Mile 18 I was cursing you... but at the end I was made up.. thanks for the video as I'd have never known about this route otherwise... 👍

Loved it mate can't wait to get out myself very soon

Alex, I know this is a year ago, but you are a machine. 10 miles 'legs feel good'. I did the 13.08 miles total to Alport Moor and back, and it wiped me out. Mind you, I'm probably older than your Dad. You said he was 70 odd, but I think you gest. I'm 61 and 3 off finishing my Ethel Challenge. Now you were asking for ideas. It isn't a big one, but the Crowden Horse Shoe would be a great vlog. I've only done it half way round but on the 88 Trig Point Challenge, I'm hoping to complete it. As regards this vlog. Another fantastic one Alex, thank you for sharing.

Wow, what a stunning day and an amazing walk! Well done!

🤞 I have good weather like this for when I take it on.

Thanks Rob

I did this walk yesterday. It was fantastic. My legs were knackered afterwards, though. 👍

Great video. One for my list this year hopefully

Superb channel. Cheers from Cornwall.

Great video Alex! Will definitely have to do this next summer when I’m in the Peak District again! What rab jacket have you got and also shoes?

Are you using anything for navigation when out and about??

I just did a wild camp on Mam Tor, first time there, just incredible! Great video, Thanks Alex!

Really great video mate. Loved it.

Hi Alex, great video. Made me get my boots on and do it today. Keep up the good work and cheers!

This is a great video and shows perfectly the way to do the Edale Skyline challenge. I am going to do this walk with a group and midwives and friends next weekend to raise money for mental health in maternity. I will share this recording with them. Thanks Alex.

How did you prepare yourself for this 20 mile beautiful hike? What type of hiking shoes do you wear?

Great video. Did Win Hill last year but not via the Edale skyline, but up Parkin clough. I don't recommend that at all, it's a difficult ascent and there are no views on the way, but the views at the top are absolutely worth it!

Fantastic video Alex.
I'm now really enjoying your videos.

Great video!,you had great weather for it im doing this Friday so was good to get to see what's expected 👍

Great video, really enjoyed that 👍

We walked this yesterday- starting in Edale. Sore legs today but boy was it worth it. 😊 Great video, btw.

Great video. I completed this walk just yesterday and it is as fabulous as you describe. I added on a detour to Hope for a full English at Granny Mays Tea Room which is a fine enhancement to route.

Brilliant vid that mate, thoroughly enjoyed it 👍

Did this 21 mile loop on Sunday 19th March 2022..my first big hike..was amazing and epic views..but 11 hrs is a long day

Absolutely Stunning scenery, perfect day for it 👌 Thanks for sharing.

I’m keen to do this hike, might try it as a 2 parter with a wild camp in the middle. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us. The Peak District is so incredibly beautiful and full of amazing views and countryside 😃

How long did it take you

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Great sharing
stay in touch🤩

Thats a great walk, solid distance too. Props to you man 🙌

Would be great if you could explain how some of these places got their names including streams, hills, pubs etc... as you mentioned you look forward to growing your channel..! Anyway I enjoy the walks, look forward to your next... best of wishes from Chape-en-le-frith

For those of us who unfortunately are unable to walk as far as we used to be able to your videos make us so happy to watch someone so obviously enjoying every moment - thank you and keep on keeping on my wonderful nephew x

Great vid Alex

Hi Alex this looks a fantastic walk I don’t know if I could do it now though, I did a long walk along time ago called the Dark Peak Challenge walk by John N Merrill which took in Stanage Edge then Derwent Edge and Win Hill a 24mile walk from Hathersage i had glorious hot sunshine all day and I was Sun burnt that was back in 1990 I’ve got great memories of that day and loads of photos of it thanks for sharing your lovely day with us and thanks for subscribing to my Channel and I’ve subscribed to your channel Cheers Glenn 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

EPIC DAY and really well put together here. Extremely cinematic! Great work Alex!