Barber Booth Circular

Circular route starting from Barber Booth via section of Pennine Way Grindsbrook and Edale.

Technical sheet

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A Edale walk posted on 20/08/21 by gfl57. Last update : 25/04/22

Activity: Walking
Distance: 5.31 km
Calculated time: 1h 50
Difficulty: Easy
Return to departure point: Yes
Vertical gain: + 114 m
Vertical drop: - 113 m
Highest point: 354 m
Lowest point: 250 m

Area: Peak District
District: Edale
Start/End: N 53.359707° / W 1.831332°
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Description

(S/E) Follow track east past Methodist Church. After crossing Railtrack follow the track as it turns southwest (left). Continue on track as it turns northwest (right).

(1) Turn east (right) to join The Pennine Way.

(2) Follow road south (right) through Grindsbrook, refreshments and information centre here.

(3) Take footpath west (right) beside Peak Centre Follow path southwest (left) towards rail track.

(4) Cross rail track south via the bridge. Follow the path southwest (right) past Old Dairy to start.(S/E)

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 254 m - Barber Booth
1 : km 1.25 - alt. 286 m - Upper Booth
2 : km 3.4 - alt. 261 m - Grindsbrook
3 : km 3.85 - alt. 251 m - Peak Centre
4 : km 5.02 - alt. 261 m - Rail Bridge
S/E : km 5.31 - alt. 254 m - Barber Booth

Useful Information

Refreshments Grindsbrook and Edale.
Parking at start L31 7DJ.

More detailed route information
http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/barbe...

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During the walk or to do/see around

Excellent views of Edale.

Reviews and comments

4 / 5

Based on 1 review

Clarity of route description
4 / 5

Clarity of route map
4 / 5

Walk interest
4 / 5

Skywalker

05 Dec 2022 at 10:42 EST

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : 04/12/22
Clarity of route description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Walk interest : ★★★★☆ Good

It was a good walk for a meet-up with my Grandchildren. Just the right length as they are only five and eight.

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