Monday June 16th
Edale, Jacob's Ladder and The Woolpacks We made the most of a fine early summer's day to go back to Edale to do this walk. From Edale it is a 3 mile walk to Jacob's Ladder which today was enjoyable. At times, if this section is done at the end of a day out, it can appear rather tedious, but less so on this occasion. Along the Pennine Way. Jacob's Ladder and The Swine's Back in the distance Chapel Gate zig-zagging its way up to Rushup Edge Locals enjoying a stony snack After a (non-stony) snack to prepare us for Jacob's Ladder, we went up the steep staircase created by Jacob Marshall in the 18th century. It is nice to imagine how busy this packhorse route must have been before the advent of the railway at the end of the 19th century, transporting wool and other goods from Edale. We then headed for Edale Cross, a medieval boundary cross and an excellent spot for lunch. Lunch at Edale Cross The guidebook recommends following the path up the crest of Swine's B...