Kinder Scout facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kinder Scout |
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The Kinder plateau seen from the south
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 636 metres (2,087 ft) |
| Prominence | 496.6 m (1,629 ft) |
| Parent peak | Cross Fell |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Water over the edge |
| Language of name | Old Norse |
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 Kinder Scout
Location in Derbyshire
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| Location | Derbyshire, England |
| Parent range | Peak District |
Kinder Scout is a huge, flat area of moorland in the Peak District of England. It's also a special place called a National Nature Reserve, which means it's protected for its wildlife and nature.
Standing at 636 metres (2,087 ft) above sea level, Kinder Scout is the highest point in the entire Peak District. It's also the tallest spot in Derbyshire and the East Midlands region of England.
On clear days, you can see far away from Kinder Scout! You might spot the city of Manchester and its surrounding areas. Even Winter Hill near Bolton and the mountains of Snowdonia in North Wales can be seen. To the north, across the Snake Pass, are other high moorlands like Bleaklow and Black Hill, which are similar in height.
Kinder Scout was even featured on a BBC TV show called Seven Natural Wonders in 2005. It was chosen as one of the wonders of the Midlands, even though many people think of it as being in Northern England, located between the big cities of Manchester and Sheffield.
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Hiking and Exploring Kinder Scout
Kinder Scout is a very popular place for hiking and walking. A famous long-distance trail called the Pennine Way crosses right over Kinder Scout and the moors to its north.
Because so many people walk here, the ground, which is made of peat, has started to wear away. To fix this, Derbyshire County Council and the Peak District National Park are working together with the National Trust, who own the land, to repair the paths and protect the moorland.
Sometimes, parts of the Kinder Scout plateau might be closed off. This happens for important reasons like protecting nature, keeping visitors safe, for grouse hunting, or to prevent fires. Usually, you'll find a notice about these closures on the Peak District National Park Authority's website beforehand.
Kinder Downfall: A Unique Waterfall
Kinder Downfall is the tallest waterfall in the Peak District. The water drops about 30 metres (nearly 100 feet) down a cliff! This waterfall is part of the River Kinder. After its big drop, the River Kinder flows into the Kinder Reservoir.
In very cold winters, the Kinder Downfall can completely freeze. When this happens, it becomes an exciting challenge for local mountaineers. They can climb the frozen waterfall using special equipment like ice axes, ropes, and crampons.
Just south of Kinder Scout, you'll find the Edale Cross. This old cross is a very important historical site and is protected as a Scheduled monument.
Images for kids
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Kinder Downfall when it's really full of water.
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Kinder Downfall frozen solid in winter.
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It can be hard to see near the top of Kinder Scout when it's misty.
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Kinder Downfall.
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The start of Grindsbrook.
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A wide view over Kinder Reservoir from Kinder.
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Climbing Jacob's Ladder towards the Kinder Low trigpoint.
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The unique landscape of hags and groughs on the Kinder plateau.
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The north side of Kinder Scout.
See also
In Spanish: Kinder Scout para niños
