Grindslow Knoll
Grindslow Knoll | |
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![]() Grindsbrook Knoll from Grindsbrook Clough | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 601 m (1,972 ft) |
Prominence | 15 m (49 ft) |
Parent peak | Kinder Scout |
Listing | none |
Geography | |
Location | Derbyshire, England |
Parent range | Peak District |
OS grid | SK109868 |
Topo map | OS Landranger 110 |
Grindslow Knoll is a hill in the Dark Peak area of the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, England. It is joined to Kinder Scout by a high col though from most angles appears as an independent peak. It is the high point at the western side of Grindsbrook Clough.
Views[]
Although the high mass of Kinder Scout blocks views to the north, Grindslow Knoll is an excellent viewpoint stretching over a large portion of the southern Peak District and steep slopes to the Vale of Edale give a great sense of height. There are views of the Nab to the east.
Ascent[]
It is most often climbed from Edale, either via a steep and heavily eroded path that climbs 350m in just under a mile, or via the popular Grindsbrook Clough. The summit is also an easy detour from the path along the southern edges of Kinder Scout.
Walking[]
The Pennine Way crosses the hill's southern slopes shortly after leaving Edale, climbing to Broadlee Bank Tor before dropping to Upper Booth. This is the start of a very popular walk taking in Jacob's Ladder, Edale Cross, the Woolpacks and either Grindsbrook Clough or Grindslow Knoll.
References[]
- Mountains and hills of Derbyshire
- Mountains and hills of the Peak District
- Derbyshire geography stubs