Cross the road and the bridge and follow the road that initially runs parallel to the one that led to the car park; the Hayfield campsite and a pond can be seen. Stay with the road - alongside the stream - until the Tunstead House drive is reached; follow the track which heads directly uphill.

As the track turns right (towards the farm) take the path to the right of the farm buildings and then continue to ascend on the track and the continuation field path. Pass through a gate, turn right and follow the ascending path (signposted). To your right are South Head and Mount Famine, two peaks which help you retain your bearings.

Continue on the clear path, rising to and joining a track; follow the track to the top of the hill, where you will see the ancient boundary marker of Edale Cross (GRID REF.078861) stands at the summit of the old packhorse route, but it has not always stood here; after being erected as a boundary marker by Cistercians of Holywell, Flintshire, who had been granted land in the vincity, the cross remained upright until time and the Penine winds flattened it. Here it lay, until Thomas Gee of Ashes Farm, and his companions, arrived with the noble intention of righting the monument. On raising and securing the cross, the men carved their initials and the year - 1810 - on the stone, as a dubious record of their feat. (Latter day vandals and would-be defacers should read the sign by the cross and be aware that when 'TG' and friends undertook their self-styles restoration work, the Ancient Monuments Acts were not in force.)

Retrace your steps from the Edale Cross to the path near Oaken Clough; take the lefthand path (the right hand route is the one you have ascended) and descend to the metalled road.

Continue on the road which bears right at the bottom of the hill, cross the stream, then descend to the valley and Bowden car park.
For those with energy to spare, Hayfield boasts the 2.5 mile Sett Valley Trail; a subway funnels walkers under the bypass to Hayfield station, the start of the trail; a level and delightful stroll may be enjoyed along the old track.