Following a recce by Graham Berry, who came back with bloodied shins and reports of drifts on the route, the Edale YHA control will be taken out, so it’s likely to be Crookstone Knoll, Holly Tree in Dean Clough, Holly Tree in wall by Blackden (all as before), then Kinder East Trig and back to the Knoll via Madwoman’s Stones. Could still be a long day out…
Also be prepared to check out the descent to the usual parking for ice, and if necessary park up on the Snake at Hagg Farm and jog to the start.
