3. The Dark Peak
The Dark Peak is the northern part of the Peak District, a largely moorland landscape that takes its name from the Millstone Grit that covers it. Here, make for the Kinder Plateau, says Andy. "Catch a train to Edale on a Saturday morning, head up Jacob's Ladder and walk the southern edge of the plateau before dropping down The Nab and heading back to Edale youth hostel. The following morning head south for Mam Tor, wander along Great Ridge and then clamber down into Hope in time for a quick beer before catching a train home."
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