Hike – Peak District – Rushup Edge, Lords Seat & Upper Booth

Hike – Peak District – Rushup Edge, Lords Seat & Upper Booth

Fast Route Facts

Length: 6.5 miles
Elevation: 479m
Time: 4.5 hours
Start/ Finish: Point Penny Pot Cafe, Edale (next to the train station)
Route Type: Footpaths
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Postcode: S33 7ZQ
Parking Costs: £6 (cash only)

Route Location

The Penny Pot Cafe – Google Maps

Route Description

We will head South out of Edale towards Hardenclough where we will start a steady but moderate walk up towards Rushup Edge. This will be the only moderate part of the walk where there is a steady uphill section up to 479m. We will then head West along Rushup Edge towards Lords Seat taking in some spectacular views of the Edale Valley and a further 1.6km before heading North back down into the valley towards Whitemoor Clough. We will then continue our journey North past Dalehead, The Orchard & Tagsnaze Farm until we will reach Upper Booth where we will head East along the Pennine Way towards Grindsbrook Booth and back into Edale.
For anyone wanting a drink/ food we can head over to the Old Nags Head pub which is just over the road.

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

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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