Edale Skyline Challenge Walk - Peak Walking Adventures

Description

Edale Skyline Challenge Walk

Route: The Edale Skyline Challenge Walk is a classic hike, based on the race for fell runners. Our route starts from the village of Hope and includes Win Hill, Kinder Scout, Brown Knoll, Rushup Edge, Mam Tor, Back Tor and Lose Hill, before descending to Hope to celebrate our achievement! It will take approximately 9 – 10 hours. Participants must be fit and able to complete a full day out on the hills and be comfortable walking all day at a moderate/quicker pace with just small breaks.

Edale Skyline Fell Race History

Founded in 1983 in memory of pioneering climber, Don Morrison, the official race route starts in Edale and covers approximately 21 miles with 4505 feet of climbing. Participants are pushed to their limits as they navigate steep climbs, rocky trails, and unforgiving terrain. In 2023, the male race record stood at 02.34.11 (C Bell) and the female record was 03.09.44 (S. Newman).

Want to walk a shorter challenge route?

We also offer a 13-mile shortened version of the Edale skyline route – ideal for those who want to enjoy ‘Skyline highlights’, but with reduced distance and ascent.

Join our ‘Mini’ Edale Skyline here >

Want to ask a question about the Edale Skyline Challenge Walk? Please Contact Us >

Additional information

Walk Date	Saturday 19 September 2026, Saturday 15 May 2027

What’s included?

Included

Qualified Mountain Leader or Hill and Moorland Leader with Outdoor First Aid Qualifications.
Guiding throughout the day with briefing advice and support to ensure your safety.
Narrative on local points of interest, wildlife, geology, history and culture.
Optional 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 only arrange this 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:

Parking or transport costs associated with your walk.
Essential walking kit or food.
Navigation equipment and maps for Navigation Courses (we will help if we have spares).

What to Bring

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

Meeting and Parking

We meet at Hope Village Car Park, Hope Valley, S33 6SB.

Please note:

The car park is a pay and display and (currently) costs £7.90 – the ticket machine may only take coins. Or PayByPhone location code: 806750.
The car park toilets open at 0800.

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

Coming by Bus or Train?
We’re keen to support public transport use and reduce emissions. If you’re arriving reasonably nearby we’ll give you a free lift. Just ask us when you book.

Facilities

There are toilets in the car park where we meet. Hope is a small village with cafes, hotel, pub and limited shops. Hope Railway Station is half a mile from the village centre.

Castleton is five minutes drive with cafes, restaurants, pubs, hotels, shops and accommodation. There are also the famous Blue John mines and caverns and a castle.

Hathersage is eight minutes drive and has cafes, restaurants, pubs, hotels, shops, a fuel station, train station and accommodation.

See map here>.

Walk Difficulty

This is a Tough Walk. The pace is a little faster than our normal walks at a moderate to quicker pace. Participants will need to maintain momentum all day with shorter breaks, steep ascents/descents – it may be boggy in places if wet. Here is our walk difficulty guide >

FAQs

We have created a separate page of the most frequently asked questions here >

Accommodation

Click here to see a Google map of accommodation near this walk’s start.

We have also created a page of Peak District accommodation we recommend here >

Discount* For Our Clients at Bike & Boot Peak District Leisure Hotel

We partner with Bike & Boot Peak District >, an award winning leisure hotel in the Hope Valley that’s ideal for walkers! There’s a restaurant / breakfast, free hot drinks for guests, free cake at 4pm and free films three times a day. Also, a drying room for gear and free on-site parking too.

To receive a 10 – 15% Bike and Boot Discount* enter the promo code PEAKWALK when you book on line: Bike & Boot Booking > .
(*Discount may not available on Bank Holiday Weekends)

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.