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Edale Skyline Corporate Challenge - Peak District

The Edale Skyline is a ‘must do’ summer challenge for fit walkers. Based on the famous fell race, our route follows the gritstone edges and ridges high above the Vale of Edale.  Easy Peak District access by train and car has ensured this challenge’s popularity with our corporate teams. 

  • Distance: 20 miles/32km.
  • Ascent: 3514ft/1071m of ascent.
  • Difficulty: Tough!
  • Great For:  Teams who are fit to walk all day with steep ascents/descent and short breaks.
  • Approx Timings: 0745 – 1800. Final confirmation when you book.
  • Start/Finish: Hope Village Car Park, Hope Valley, S33 6SB.
  • Location Map >
View over Edale from Kinder Scout South Peak District
Happy Corporate Group Edale Kinder Scout Peak District
Kinder Edge South Peak District
View of Kinder South Edge and Ringing Roger Peak District
Descending to Edale from the Great Ridge, Peak District

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Description
The Route

Our walk leaves Hope Village and heads steeply up Win Hill – we get the walk’s longest climb out the way in the first hour!  The rocky summit provides a great panorama of our day’s walking. We descend a little, skirting woodland high above Ladybower Reservoir, before ascending gradually onto Kinder Scout’s plateau.  Heading west, we follow the southern edge – there’s plenty to see at over 600m/2000ft, including strange-shaped rocky tors and far reaching views of the Edale Valley below. We pick up the Pennine Way near Edale Rocks, before crossing over high moorland to the other side of the valley.  Here we head east to Rushop Edge, a grassy ridge with great views back towards Kinder Scout and down to Castleton and the Hope Valley.  Our next summit is Mam Tor, the site of an ancient hill fort. We continue eastward along the Great Ridge, climbing our final summits of  Back Tor and Lose Hill.  A grassy descent from Lose Hill brings us back to Hope.  

Key Features
  • With easy access from the north and south, good transport and accommodation options and plenty of route choices, this has to be one of the most flexible high level challenge walks in the UK – ideal for corporate teams
  • With plenty of Escape Routes and bus and train options back to Hope, this route can easily be shortened in bad weather, or if members of the party are struggling.
  • This walk is available between April and October only.
  • For team’s wanting a shorter version of this challenge, you can check out our Edale Three Peaks Challenge>
  • 1 – 8 people: £325 (Set up and 1 guide)
  • 9 – 16: £550 (2 guides)
  • 17 – 24: £800 (3 guides)
  • 25 – 32: £1050 (4 guides)
  • 33 – 40: £1,300 (5 guides)

Optional check point support car and driver, with water and snacks, and transport to the start or finish for participants unable to complete the route: £250 per day.

For all Corporate Challenge Walks we will donate 5% of our fee to the Peak District’s Moors for the Future Partnership >, to support the preservation of the paths and precious moorlands where we walk.

Please Note: 

  • These are guide costs for this walk.
  • We operate a higher client to guide ratio than many companies, based on eight people per guide. This is to ensure peoples’  different walking experience, pace and ability are properly supported throughout the day. Where we are satisfied that all party members share the same experience then we will consider reviewing ratios and costs with you.
  • We will finalise costs with you when you book.

Included

  • Bespoke set up advice on walk suitability, area, accommodation, meeting points, travel arrangements and parking.
  • Full Briefing Information, Kit List and Risk Assessment for your walk.
  • Qualified Mountain Leader(s) or Hill and Moorland Leader(s) with Outdoor First Aid Qualifications, Liability Insurance and DBS checks (where required).
  • Guiding throughout the day with briefing advice and support to ensure your safety.
  • Narrative on local points of interest, wildlife, geology, history and culture.
  • Photography of your day which can be shared with you.
  • The option of a free, return lift from a station or bus stop to the start of your walk to encourage sustainable travel. We can arrange pick up for 3 – 4 individuals in the group if we have spare space in our vehicle and the pick-up point is reasonably close to your walk. Ask us when you book.

Not Included:

  • Accommodation and board, parking or transport costs associated with your walk.
  • Essential walking kit or food.

Optional:  

  • Optional check point support vehicle with water and snacks, and transport to the start or finish for participants unable to complete the route.  Fee to be agreed at booking.
  • Qualified PR support from our communication specialist to support charity or organisational publicity initiatives: Fee to be agreed at booking.

Here’s an Essential Kit List for all our walks >

We meet and brief at the Hope Village Car Park, Hope Valley, S33 6SB, next to the public toilets.
This car park can accommodate minibuses and coaches can drop off on the road next to the car park.

Please Note: 

  • The car park is a pay and display and (currently) costs £7.90 – the ticket machine may only take coins.
  • The car park toilets open at 0800.


Please see a Google Map showing the location of the car park in Hope here >.

Hope is a small busy village with cafes, pubs, a shop and accommodation. See map here > 

This is a Tough! Walk.  Here is our walk difficulty guide >

Recommendation

We partner with Bike & Boot Peak District > , a new, award winning leisure hotel, catering for groups, including cyclists, walkers, dog owners and adventurers! There’s a restaurant too with evening meal and breakfast options.  The hotel also has a drying room for walking gear,  free hot drinks for guests, free cake at 4pm, free on-site parking, and free films three times a day.

  • Distance/Time from Walk Start: 10 mins/ 3.5 miles. 
  • Location Map/Directions here >
  • 10 – 15% Discount for Peak Walking Adventures Clients.
  • Your discount code is PEAKWALKING if you book online at Bike & Boot Booking > .
  • Or quote ‘Peak Walking Adventures and the discount code “PEAKWALKING” if you telephone:  01433 440777  or email: peaks@bikeandboot.com
Other Accommodation Options
  • Click here to see a Google map of accommodation near this walks start.
  • We have also created a page of Peak District accommodation we recommend here >

    • Take a look at our  frequently asked questions here >

    Respect, Protect and Enjoy!

    We all want to respect, protect and enjoy the fragile upland environments where we walk, so that they can be enjoyed by generations to come.  Following The Countryside Code really helps…

    Respect:
    • Be considerate to those living in, working in and enjoying the countryside
    • Leave gates and property as you find them
    • Do not block access to gateways or driveways when parking
    • Be nice, say hello, share the space
    • Follow local signs and keep to marked paths unless wider access is available
    Protect:
    • Take your litter home – leave no trace of your visit
    • Do not light fires and only have BBQs where signs say you can
    • Always keep dogs under control and in sight
    • Dog poo – bag it and bin it – any public waste bin will do
    • Care for nature – do not cause damage or disturbance
    Enjoy:
    • Check your route and local conditions
    • Plan your adventure – know what to expect and what you can do
    • Enjoy your visit, have fun, make a memory
    Want to know more?
    • Sustainability – our actions and fund raising to support the local environment, communities and economy.
    • Contact Us – ask a question or make a suggestion.

    Want to make a corporate walk enquiry?

    Just drop us an email: info@peakwaking.com  or call 07913 549483
    Or complete the form below and we’ll be in touch…