The Edale Skyline

The ultimate Peak District trek challenge.

We’re back for 2025 with a brand new location: The Edale Skyline in the heart of the Peak District. Embark on an exhilarating adventure across the breathtaking landscapes of the Edale Valley.
Explore the awe-inspiring ridgeline trail that offers panoramic views and unparalleled experiences. Beginning in the picturesque village of Hope, this beautiful trek ascends Lose Hill before heading across The Great Ridge of Mam Tor and along Ringing Rodger.

Welcome to the Edale Valley – where every step is a journey through history and a step closer to ending youth homelessness!

Are you ready for the challenge?

Half (21km) or
Full Marathon (42km)

Distance

Half Marathon - 3/5
Full Marathon - 4/5

Difficulty

7 - 12 hour

Time

ROUTES

Half Marathon 21km

Full Marathon 42km

The LandAid Trek is supported by

The Edale Skyline

 Full Marathon (12-12.5hrs, Ascent 1350m)

Starting from Hope (170m), we will make our way up the magnificent ridgeline overlooking the valley and around the southern ridgeline, passing over Lose Hill (459m), Back Tor (403m) and Mam Tor (487m) before taking on Lords Seat(545m). From here we follow the ridge paths on Brown Knoll and over Jacob's Ladder before reaching Kinder Low (633m), the highest point of our trek. Heading East here, we pass the Woolpacks and take in a fantastic view of Edale Valley and Ladybower Reservoir in the distance. Eventually topping Ringing Roger (562m) and then heading down hill towards the historic Derwent Dam. Following the reservoir down towards the Ladybower Dam, where we will cross over and take on the final stretch back toward Hope. 

Half Marathon (6.5-7hrs, Ascent: 900m) 

Starting in central Hope, we head north through the town and begin our incline up to Loose Hill (459m) onto the ridge in a south westerly direction to Mam

Tor (487m). We will then drop down and pass through the picturesque countryside of Edale where we will stop for lunch and a quick toilet stop. We then begin our steep incline up to Ringing Rodger (562m), the highest point of our trek. From here the rest of the way is a gentle downhill towards the famous Ladybower Reservoir and back to Hope where we finish with a drink in The Old Hall Hotel.

You must prepare thoroughly for this challenge but don’t worry, we are here to help you every step of the way with a kit list, nutrition guidance, training plan and a team of mountain leaders to guide you along the route. Should anyone seriously struggle, we will have additional mountain leaders in place to guide you down the nearest available escape route off the ridge line to a support vehicle in the valley below, but we know you've all got this in you ...as long as you prepare adequately! 

Please ensure you are in good physical fitness before you take this challenge on!

Training

For our marathon trek (42km), we highly recommend dedicating 12 weeks to training. If you are already very fit and active, you may opt for the 10-week training plan.

For our half marathon trek (21km), we strongly suggest committing to 8 weeks of training. If you are in excellent shape and highly active, the 6-week training plan may be suitable.

Check out the plans below to get started! 
Trekking 6 week training plan

Trekking 6 week training plan

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Trekking 8 week training plan

Trekking 8 week training plan

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Trekking 10 week training plan

Trekking 10 week training plan

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Trekking 12 week training plan

Trekking 12 week training plan

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 Prepare for Success: Guidance to Conquer the Trek!
Trekking Safety Guidance

Trekking Safety Guidance

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Nutrition & Hydration Guidance

Nutrition & Hydration Guidance

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Trekking Kit List

Trekking Kit List

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Questions?

If you have any questions about the Trek or your training journey, please get in touch with our Events Team, who will be able to assist! 

Our Vision:
An end to youth homelessness in the UK.

Contact

020 3102 7190
enquiries@landaid.org

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