Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height569 m1,867 ft
Grid RefSK 083 851
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Brown Knoll is a broad, boggy dome between Edale and Chinley, linked to Kinder Scout by a peaty col. A paved path now leads across the moor to the trig point. On 28 December 1945 an RAF Airspeed Oxford flew into the summit in cloud; one injured trainee pilot wrapped his two hurt crewmates in parachutes and walked for hours to raise the alarm, and all three survived.
New to the Ethels?Read our guide: What Are The Peak District Ethels?Summit
Ground within 6 m of trig point
Rock & Ground
Millstone grit under deep blanket peat and heather, wet and hagged in places.
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Our Route
Distance10.9 mi17.6 km
Ascent590 m1,940 ft
Time5h 30mwalking
Start & FinishSK 1235 8531Circular route, back to the same spot
DirectionsAlso on this route: Grindslow Knoll, Kinder Scout
Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.
