Kinder Scout
Mountain in East Midlands · 636 m
The hike up Kinder Scout
The route starts at Bowden Bridge — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
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Parking and starting point
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Kinder Scout?
Kinder Scout is 636 m above sea level and lies in East Midlands. Its prominence is 497 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Kinder Scout?
From Bowden Bridge it is about 4.4 km one way with 430 m of ascent. Expect around 2 h 42 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Kinder Scout?
The nearest parking is Bowden Bridge (west of the peak) — 4.4 km on foot · ↑ 430 m · about 2 h 42 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southwest of the peak (about 5.4 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.
Can I log Kinder Scout in Conquer?
Yes — Kinder Scout is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.
Conquer Kinder Scout in the app
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