Peak District Walk - Kinder Scout - Crowden Clough, Kinder Gates & The Downfall

[@andy1962ish]

Great video. Been up Kinder a couple of time. It's hard work getting up but very rewarding.

[@plbyrne]

Thanks for the video - really well made - great memories. I am from Mellor and now live in New Zealand. Loved seeing Kinder again.

[@DeanRead]

+Paul Byrne Thanks for watching Paul, NZ is right at the top of my Bucket List at the moment. would love to spend a month or 2 exploring and visiting a few of the Lord of the Rings locations :-)

[@patlivesley5398]

@@DeanRead you will need a bit more than a few weeks :) I am in NZ, from New Mills, this made me a bit homesick xxx

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Pat. My girlfriend is from Tauranga so we'll no doubt be over to NZ for a visit asap

[@patlivesley5398]

@@DeanRead when things are back to 'normal' lol. You are very welcome to a bed at my place in Wanganui, on your way along your journey xxx

[@WyeExplorer]

Nice to enjoy your agility. Love the water...it's got to be one of the best features of a mountain. Fantastic rugged and spongy land on top there....as you rightly put.

[@DeanRead]

I really enjoyed that route up, it was lots of fun climbing straight up the river / waterfalls. It had dried out a little to what its usually like up there but was still very spongy :-) thanks for watching

[@WyeExplorer]

Pleasure Dean. I like your videos informative and passionate so to speak. Good for us folk who love the outdoors. Yeah I like the gullies also...never really a well trodden route up for me. They're like another world. All the best Mark (Wye Explorer)

[@DeanRead]

Thank you, I love making the videos and sharing the views in the Peak District. I'll have to head down to your neck of the woods some day soon

[@WyeExplorer]

Certainly dramatic and beautiful up there where you are Dean and as for down here there is plenty of adventure and beauty also. Check out some of our own videos. Free will of course. Maybe we'll walk together one day. A nice thought.

[@alex.mortz9]

Walked up Crowden Clough the other day after seeing this. What a walk! Stunning! Looking forward to trying some more.

[@gregcoleman7328]

I still love watching this video and all rest rest you’ve made Dean. Just got back from a week in the Peaks, staying as usual in Tideswell and now missing it already. Had to get a quick video shot of my favourite route onto Kinder’s South side to ease the pain of getting back to work. We were going to do the Crowden Clough route again last week but we ran out of time. Did get the Northern Edge done though, we did the whole length of it and it was fantastic. Even a torrent of hail out of nowhere failed to dampen our enjoyment. Nether Red Brook Clough looks like an awesome scramble. Another one for the “Peak District Walk” list that never seems to end. Thank you for your videos and looking forward to anything new you have planned. ATB.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Greg, sounds like you had a great time in the Peaks. Crowden Clough is a really great route. Haven't been out with the camera much this year for various reasons but I did venture out with it last weekend. Will have to edit that video and upload it soon. All the best, Dean

[@gregcoleman7328]

@@DeanRead Thanks Dean, looking forward to that new video. Yes, we had a great time once again and I am planning the next trip already. Really can’t wait, although we do have lovely countryside here in Sussex, it doesn’t offer the challenges, views or variety of the Peaks. I was looking at Jaggers Clough through my DSLR lens whilst having lunch at Hope Cross last week and thinking it looks like one heck of a scramble near the top. I wonder if it’s worth a try? I’m not too keen on ending up in casualty though 😬

[@DeanRead]

Jagger's Clough is a great route, I had to a bit of river walking the last time I did it but definitely worth a go

[@gregcoleman7328]

I will definitely give Jaggers Clough a go next time I am up from down South. Also hoping for snow in the February half term break as I would love to pop up for a few days in the snow. Yours and Andy Beavers snow walk videos make it look absolutely stunning. I can but hope and will buy crampons and an ice axe just in case 😀 ATB Greg.

[@Simply-canoeCoUk]

Awesome Dean, good to have you back! Looking forward to a few Dark Peak wanders now the weathers favourable myself soon its been years since I was last on Kinder. Certainly looked like you had won with the weather. Thanks for sharing...Atb Nige.

[@DeanRead]

It was a really great wander thanks mate, weather was perfect for it :-)

[@Neil_Gordon]

Have watched several of your videos and have enjoyed them all. I’ve never walked in the Dark Peak and am starting to plan for spring next year. Your videos are great guides.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Neil, hope you have a great time when you visit next year. All the best, Dean.

[@chadson59charlie]

Excellent video. Brought back some very fond memories. Thank you.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching :-)

[@garykirkham2972]

Hello Dean. Great video again, always look forward to viewing your adventures. Cheers Gary

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Gary, Crowden Clough is a great route... I'd have to say it's a favourite

[@shadeofheresy]

Cool video, love Crowden Clough. You gotta do the littel chimney bit at the end there. Once your up, keep going over the path crossroads and there is a fun little chimney bit. Good place to take a break at the top :-) oh....9 years ago. :-)

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching, Crowden Clough is perhaps my favourite route up Kinder. Many moons ago this one now :-)

[@shadeofheresy]

@DeanRead still hiking I hope brother :)

[@DeanRead]

@padanfain7466 certainly am, attempting to trail run too 😂

[@justswildcamping]

Great walk. I think I'm going to have to go this weekend for a wild camp. Your vids just make me want to get out there.

[@DeanRead]

You must, I can't get enough at the moment :-) Heading out Thursday / Friday myself too. Hope you have a good one if you go

[@darrenbush4491]

Yet another enjoyable video again Dean , that looks a great walk reminds me of a school trip that I did to kinder scout , quite a few years ago though.

[@DeanRead]

+Darren Bush that's got to be my favourite up Kinder from the Edale side I think :-) thanks for watching Darren

[@WilcodeJonge]

Great vid Dean! Indeed, the route between 2:47 & 5:17 is interesting for sure - and don't you dare to leave the Cam behind because of it! :-) Wouldn't love the mudmasters party after 7:23 though. So - the rem's of 2 Sabre jets to be found over there. And 10:25 deserves a still of it's own, don't you think? By the way, even your footage is quite fast paced ... Great!

[@knucker4931]

Very good Dean, you're making me want to get up there again. My knees are bad though and while I can get up hills fine, coming down can be miserable for me. I really enjoy watching your rough rambling! :-) All the best Al

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Al, I don't think my knees could have handled coming back down the waterfalls after such a long day without a break beforehand. Hope you manage to get up to the Peaks again soon

[@paulthetallsigma1552]

We are lucky to live in such a wonderful place..

[@DeanRead]

Agreed, I count my blessings every time I'm out there. I could never live in a city, I'd miss the open spaces too much

[@tonka14753]

Great video again. Wanted to head down Crowden Clough over Easter but just didn't feel safe. I will give it a go next time for sure.

[@godsgift46]

Great walk that one, and I did mention in the northern video that the metal wouldn't be there too long 👍😀 brilliant place 😁🏁

[@DeanRead]

It's a shame really that it seems to be vanishing, thankfully it's not near a road or the scrap metal men would be up there with their transits :-)

[@peakrambler265]

Crowden Clough was the route I took my son up on to Kinder for his first visit. But we took the steady route up and down the Clough. Another enjoyable video. 👍

[@bayisleKeith]

Can go to bed with a smile great vid up there this weekend

[@DeanRead]

Have a great time this weekend, I'm out again this Thursday & Friday :-)

[@shaunilemmens5735]

Love your commentary as you walk!

[@mcmike6409]

Another great video Dean

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Mike

[@JimLaw48]

Great video again mate... thanks

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Jim :-)

[@essexplodder]

Last time i was up there, it was Nov 2009, we stayed at the YHA in Edale, we went across kinder low jacobs ladder etc, i started out in shorts/t-shirts, got back to the hostel wearing full wet gear, cracking day out tnx for the memories (again ) atb Barry

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Barry, it's always a good day out on Kinder. We were very lucky indeed with the weather, heading out again tomorrow but going to take waterproofs this time just incase

[@wildwingingit1283]

Cracking vid as always bud. Great for ground truth! Keep it up! 👊🏽

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Zack

[@charliepeebles]

Crowden Clough is a good little scramble in any conditions. I did it the other week in full winter nick with lots of of snow and ice. Very pleasant.

[@DeanRead]

+charliepeebles I think Crowden Clough is perhaps my favourite route up on to Kinder on the southern side, it's great climb up the waterfall. Thanks for watching

[@StaffordSteve49]

Did this very same route albeit in the reverse direction last night in total darkness.Glad I did it but would not recommend it. Care and a good torch meant I made the last train back to Manchester. Enjoyed the video. Keep up the good work.

[@davidwinstanley7439]

Quality walk Dean Thanks for sharing ATB Wink

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching mate

[@kaiturner9266]

Great video dean thank u for all the advice for kinder scout first Time I went up we got very lost and it took 3 hour to get to Jacobs ladder and it was very foggy so we decided to turn back. Next day we came back parked at barbers booth and took 30 min to get to Jacobs ladder cleared that in no time then kept going up till we reached the peat which we got very lost in and eventually got to the kinder summit it took like 7 hours

[@jamiecbs]

very very inspirational videos dean, in fact so much that you've started me hiking in the peaks travelling from the flats of south lincs !!! including taking my 9 yr old daughter who loves it ! I've taken her on your higgor for trip /dovedale and cress brook dale trips.. i m worried she's too young for kinder though ? thoughts ? Thanks so much for getting us newcomers out and about …keep them coming please

[@DeanRead]

Thank you so much for you're great comment... My daughter did her first wild camp at the age of 9 up on Kinder Scout, there are some gentler routes up which are more suitable for kids. You could perhaps try going up via Jacobs Ladder which gets steep for a short while but it's a well paved track at that point so would be doable. Thanks for watching and I hope you have fun when you next head out into the Glorious Peak District :-)

[@jamiecbs]

Dean Read thanks for the informative reply dean :-)once again, you're videos are made with such great passion that it almost feels like watching a tv documentary … maybe a tv channel might snap you up and give you a series on the peak district hey !

[@DeanRead]

That would be a dream come true, until then I'll continue dong these as I love making them. I love the walking, filming, editing and making the music. Would happily do it every day if I had an interesting enough life :-)

[@RSFocus435]

Great Video Dean, I go to Edale nearly every Friday, I always go up or down a different way just so it doesn't get to boring , Im hoping one day to bump into you and say Hi :)

[@mephisto40]

I was up here on Friday, went from Edale, up Jacob's ladder to the summit and back down through the moors. Visability was about 50 meters and navigating the peat bogs at the top in the pouring rain was pretty difficult. Really enjoyed it though, its definitely not an easy route in bad conditions

[@wildwingingit1283]

Great video bud! I was able to use it for some ground truth, whilst simultaneously looking over the OS map in order to plan a route. I'm taking a newbe friend out (also a Dean) and of course I don't want to put him off or kill him on his first outing. Really helped to be able to show him the ground before hand... good confidence boost! Cheers

[@DeanRead]

+Zack Bear Hart thanks for watching Zack, hope you and your mate Dean have a great time up on Kinder

[@boonenwan7656]

thinking to hike may be next year.

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching

[@DaltonPeter]

Great Walk Dean, only been up once from Edale- Jacobs Ladder- along the South side and down to Edale stopping in the pub. Up again in May , would you know the easiest way down above Edale as I am walking with more senior folk?

[@lukerice83]

Hi Dean, hope you're well and happy new year to you. A friend and I decided we need to get outdoors more often (new yeas eve after a beer or seven), and we both fancy a bit of walking and/or wild camping. The Peak District is about middle point for us to meet so I've been looking for inspiration, and that has brought me to your KZbin channel. I'm wondering if you could give me any pointers ie advice, books or websites to plough through, so that we can plan a trip for February sometime? Thanks in advance, and in the meantime I think I'll carry on researching (sat on the sofa..... lemsip in hand.... watching youtube)

[@DeanRead]

Hi Luke, sorry for the delayed response.. I’ve just got back from Australia so I’m catching up with stuff... I can recommend my website PeakRoutes.com for route ideas and location inspiration. If you want a book I’d recommend Dark Peak Walks by a gentleman called Paul Besley, it’s an excellent book with some great walks in it. Hope you have a great time in the Peaks. All the best. Dean

[@lukerice83]

Dean Read Thanks Dean. Hope you had a great time in Oz 👍

[@DeanRead]

Had a great time thanks, have a few videos to edit from the trip which should be online in next week or so

[@peterstorah5455]

great vid

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Peter

[@louisfranklin4501]

What grade of scramble is this? Looking to go for my first time this weekend and want to try a grade one scramble!

[@DeanRead]

I'm not sure what grade it is but it's relatively simple. Hope you have a great time if you give this a go.

[@chyams1466]

Excellent Vlog, moving to Derbyshire later this year and looking to walk this very route. Doing Dovedale anytime soon ?

[@jayjackson4984]

What was that app you had at 5:18

[@DeanRead]

Hi Jay, Thanks for watching. The app on my phone was Viewranger 👍

[@dannybarr8436]

Hi what is the post code for the car park you used. Really want to do this walk but dont know where to start

[@Matto216]

Got time to catch up on a few of your videos I have missed lately mate. Looks like you've had some good trips. Crowden looked quite empty. Have a look at one of my videos from last year. The pool at the bottom of the waterfall was bone dry. Have never seen it so empty.

[@DeanRead]

It's a really great route up Kinder, I remember seeing your video at the time. Hope you're keeping well mate

[@Matto216]

I am mate yeah. Hope you are too? Just off a week of nights. Need to get a walk in in soon. Haven't been out for months :-(

[@DeanRead]

All good here mate, busy as heck at the minute but thankfully managing to fit in some days / nights out. Currently trying to sort out logistics etc for our Australia trip so we can get to see all the family and visit some sites too.

[@Matto216]

Sounds good mate. Which parts of Australia will you be visiting?

[@DeanRead]

Fingers crossed we will head up the Gold Coast from Sydney then flying to Tasmania to see grandparents. Then Adelaide to see rest of family before returning to Sydney via Canberra

[@kaiturner9266]

Would u say their is an easier way up kinder scout becuase I’m thinking of coming here with my parents

[@DeanRead]

I'd say the Jacob's Ladder route up on to Kinder is probably the easiest. Its all steep but thats probably the easiest route in my opinion. Hope you have a great time

[@kaiturner9266]

Dean Read I can totally agree with u on that one it looks much easier thanks

[@thomasanderson6558]

Lovely

[@nopretribrapture2318]

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[@nopretribrapture2318]

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[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Thank you , enjoyed your videos...greetings from Malta

[@davidsavage3656]

great as ever mate. looks like a fab spot. do you happen to have co-ord's or a gpx for it?

[@DeanRead]

Yes mate I have a GPX track of the route if you want it, I'll add a link to it in the description of the video now. Give me 15 mins and it'll be there

[@DeanRead]

Done... Should be a link in description now mate

[@davidsavage3656]

Ah great stuff. Thanks so much chap :-)

[@matthewtoon8481]

awesome video mate can you send me some details of this walk please as I am interested in going for a long walk tomorrow with my brother

[@havingalook2]

Oh was that a second ginger in this video?

[@DeanRead]

Gingers have to stick together, the brotherhood is strong :-)

[@havingalook2]

@@DeanRead LOL Yes you do. Gingers rule. LOL

[@jasonwestmoreland]

Just found your video, I went up last week and camped

[@sobek]

Hi Dean. Want to ask you if you have ever walked the entire Pennine way before? Or done a hike around Europe? I'm unemployed, bored and in need of an adventure

[@DeanRead]

I've done half the Pennine Way from Edale up to Thwaite in the Yorkshire Dales. It was a great experience but need to get myself back to do it all... I did Hadrians Wall last year and have down the West Highland Way 3 times. I have videos on my channel for all of them. Sadly I haven't done any walking in Europe yet, I have friends who have done the Camino de Santiago and it looks like a really interesting route

[@sobek]

How long did it take you up to Thwaite? Is the Pennine way well signposted or would there be a need for maps?

[@DeanRead]

You would definitely need maps, took 7 days to get up to Thwaite

[@craigbone8256]

Finally getting out this weekend to high peak a place called wind gatherer rock a think big chunk of rock what climbers use amazing view all round

[@DeanRead]

richandiben I totally forgot the GoPro this time, only bother with it now days if weather is bad / underwater / on bike. I do have a head mount / strap which would have been handy for this scramble to keep my handys free :-)

[@washangel]

Factor 50 mate. Keep in in your rucksack during the summer

[@thomassorbie]

Awesome video hill walking in country atb tom

[@DeanRead]

Thanks for watching Tom

[@matthewtoon8481]

@@DeanRead awesome video mate can you send me some details of this walk please as I am interested in going for a long walk tomorrow with my brother

[@daviesjon]

Would love to go on walks with you mate!

[@DeanRead]

I love it up there, I was considering doing a Peak District meet up at some point this summer perhaps. No solid plans as yet, I'm pretty shy :-)

[@daviesjon]

If you ever plan any walks, I would be interested. I love the outdoors, but generally go out alone. The missus and friends don't do walking much! Sad really!! Ha Ha

[@richardbarnes8253]

Ace !!

[@DeanRead]

Thanks mate :-)

[@davidh2414]

10th of April my Birthday tell you what Dean you'd not catch me Climbing Waterfalls on my bday thats for sure rather be in Pub pal lol

[@timwood101]

Where was the car park? Can’t work out where you started from.

[@DeanRead]

The carpark is at Barber Booth near Edale 👍

[@timwood101]

Thanks Dean. I’m going to give it a go Sunday

[@DeanRead]

Excellent, I'll keep my fingers crossed for good weather for you. I'll probably be over that way myself this weekend

[@scottcannock6724]

I tied that piece of orange baler binding to the summit stick (it was blowing across the plateau). Sadly, some idiot has removed the stick completely ( July 15) so I guess a lot of people will miss the actual summit. I'm not a fan of uneccessary cairns but the summit deserves something I think.

[@DeanRead]

The summit certainly does deserve marking, I'm happy for it to remain fairly inconspicuous too so the crowds don't decide to head there too, they can stay over at Kinder Low :-) thanks for watching Scott