Kinder Scout Wild Camp 12/1/14

This was my second visit to Kinder, the first visit was a bit of a damp squib so I was keen to explore the area more.

I set off from Edale via the Pennine Way, it was super slippy underfoot so progress was made cautiously.

I was getting a little thirsty so I filled up the travel tap in this fast flowing stream, I was glad I did because Jacobs Ladder required some refreshment further up!

 With Jacobs slippery Ladder out of the way I could appreciate the views a little more! 

I decided to take the route straight over the top towards Kinder Downfall, passing lots of wind carved rocks along the way.

 Looking over the edge towards Kinder Reservoir.. 

My destination was Mermaids Pool, which required a steep descent, the fence certainly made a nice handrail!

Looking up towards Kinder Downfall from Mermaids Pool.

I managed to pitch behind some rocks and promptly fired up the Jetboil, I needed food and a warm drink.

My Pathfinder watch measured just below freezing, it felt far colder!

After a quick brew and breakfast, it was time to pack up, I decided to take a route roughly North-east from Mermaids Pool, it was very tough going but quicker than following the fence.

A descending Emirates A380 took the grimace off my face for a brief moment!

 I took the ridge route back, I had better views of Kinder Downfall and I'd eventually pass the trig point. 

It was a very pleasant stroll back, with the path much easier to follow than straight across the top.

The snow had melted from the lower area's so the return leg was a breeze.

 I passed an interesting figure at a small wood yard and made the gentle meander back to Edale, where I treated myself to a bacon cob and some cake at a nice little cafe :)