July 13, 2024
9:00 am
Peak District, Bowden Bridge Car Park
Hike & Wild Swim – Peak District – Mermaids Pool & Kinder Low Circular
Price: £2
Concessionary:£5
To understand if you qualify for concessionary please go to Do I Qualify for Concessions?
Fast Route Facts
Length: 6.8 miles
Elevation: 1820ft
Start/ Finish Point: Bowden Bridge Car Park
Route Type: Mainly footpaths with some off track walking to mermaids pool
Technical Difficulty: moderate
Parking Costs: £6 (cash only)
Directions Bowden Bridge Car Park – Peak District NP – Google Maps
Come join a bunch of adventurous women for an enjoyable experience of hiking & wild swimming in the heart of the Peak District. On this outdoor adventure we will hit Kinder Scout National park, reach the summit of Kinder Low and go off track to find the hidden gem and land locked lake Mermaids Pool. This lake is unusual in that it is salt water and believed to be the home of a beautiful mermaid. According to legend, the water of Mermaid’s Pool offers healing qualities to those brave enough for a dip. For those looking for eternal life, the best time to visit is at midnight at Easter when the mermaid is said to appear. If she looks at you fondly she will grant the gift of immortality.
All of our hiking leaders hold the relevant qualifications and have heaps of knowledge on the plants, landscapes and history of our national parks. The leader will create a WhatsApp group before the event providing all the information you need and you ladies can also use the group to organise car share and get to know each other.
What do I need to bring with me?
Walking boots: waterproof and breathable hiking boots with good ankle support
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and prevent blisters
Water: Bring at least 1 litre of water
Medication: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor aliments etc
Day Rucksack: something comfortable to wear, 20 litres+
Waterproof bags: keep spare clothing, electronics and anything else dry even when your rucksack leaks by using ziploc type food bags or outdoor activity waterproof bags.
Comfortable clothing: bring layers to let you adapt quickly to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (t-shirt) and a mid layer (micro fleece) and outer layer (jacket)
Trousers: no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry. On a warm day shorts are ok.
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry.
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example. Put them in an easy reach area.
Packed lunch: bring a pack lunch unless otherwise stated
Hat or cap: stay warm in the winter and shaded in the summer
Gloves: weather dependant
Sunscreen: can be useful even on cloudy days
If you are swimming: bring a swimsuit, a towel and / or a dry robe and water shoes.
Dogs
Well behaved dogs are more than welcome, there may be livestock around so they may need to stay on the leads for parts of it.
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