From Win Hill to Kinder Scout
A recent walk I took up Win Hill towards Kinder Scout on 14th August 2011. As you can see, the Heather was in full bloom and the weather was perfect for walking, despite having to carry all the equipment. Win Hill lies north west of Bamford and the Peak District at approximately 463m (1,519ft) and is surrounded by the Derwent Reservoir, the River Noe and Ladybower Reservoir, with a ridge linking it to Kinder Scout. Win Hill can be accessed from Hope Railway Station between Manchester and Sheffield or from Yorkshire Bridge up a steep 300m in 3/4 mile by Parkin Clough, through the woods and over the moor to the top. Legend has it that Win Hill gets it's name from the Battle of Win Hill and Lose Hill in 626. Prince Cwichelm and his father, King Cynegils of Wessex, gathered their forces on neighbouring Lose Hill and marched on the Northumbrians based on Win Hill. Wessex was defeated by the Northumbrians building a wall and rolling boulders down upon them. However there is no record of this battle and should therefore be regarded as a myth. The day was then rounded off with a nice pint of real ale in the The Rambler Inn. Filming & editing by Araam Tehrani Music by Left at the Robot
