The Farlands 5 - some great local walks

The Farlands 5 - five great walks from Farlands

The following classic walks are graded 1 (easier) to 3. The time estimates are for return trips.



South Head in Winter

1. South Head (grade 2, 400m of ascent, 2-3 hours)
Classic ridge walk along a local's footpath culminating in a summit with a great 360 degree view.







2. Lantern Pike (grade 1, 300m of ascent, 3 hours)
The backdrop to Hayfield gives a short, sharp ascent and good views of the village. (Parking in the village would halve the length.)








3. Edale (grade 3, 900m of ascent, 6-9 hours)
A corker of a day. But can be a long one as it involves two significant ascents. Walk up to South Head, then to Edale, Barber Booth and then regain Kinder by climbing Jacob's Ladder.






4. Kinder Downfall (grade 3, 500m of ascent, 4-7 hours)
The must-do walk. If you are up to it! Numerous possible routes for ascent and descent; lunch often taken in the vicinity of the top of the downfall. Great views all day.








5. Chinley Churn (grade 2, 500m of ascent, 5-7 hours)
A ridge line walk that gives good views both of the Kinder Plateau and the flatter panorama towards the Cheshire Plains. Another double ascent day. Not as well walked as the other walks.

There are many other shorter walks suitable for less experienced walkers, and some are suitable for pushchairs (robust ones!).