Friday June 6th

 Hayfield and Kinder

With the expectation that the weather would be better in the afternoon, we didn't start our walk from Bowden Bridge until about 1.30.

Kinder Reservoir and Kinder Low

On the way up to William Clough, it was quite sunny and pleasant and in all, the walk up towards Kinder was fine. It is always good to look at the changing landscape as one leaves the valley behind and begins the ascent towards the plateau.

On the way up to William Clough- the Downfall in the distance

We stopped for a late lunch before climbing the last section up to the Kinder plateau itself.

Lunch spot- Ashop Head

At this point the heavens opened and an impressive rain and hail storm ensued for about 20 minutes. It was a reminder of how quickly conditions can change and how rapidly the temperature can drop.

Stormy weather!

By the downfall things had settled down and the sun emerged which helped to dry us off. We decided to take a lower path off Kinder this time instead of continuing to Kinder Low and this section of the walk was fantastic, with impressive views in all directions.

On the way down to Cluther Rocks-
Featuring the Mermaid's Pool

We also had this route to ourselves. 

Wending through Cluther Rocks

At the bottom we continued across fields and eventually hit the road back to the car park. The early evening light,by now about 6.30, was excellent and it was lovely to go back along the road to the accompaniment of birdsong and sheep. A great walk with the added bonus of a slightly less familiar descent route.

The Downfall (in the shade) from near the end of the walk

A walk of 8.3 miles with 530m ascent.



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