Leaving the Glossop, this trail leads hikers across the highlands, where the 16th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron employed a Boeing RB-29A, and this route brings hikers to the top. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Walk type: Short linear walk (with scrambling) Distance: 2 miles/3.3 km. The village of Old Glossop, in the High Peak of Derbyshire, have a strong community spirit and are working hard to keep builders and property developers at bay in order to preserve the beauty of this beautiful part of the Peak District. Follow the track / bridleway from Gamesley Sidings, a 28 acre wildlife site made up of wet woodland forming part of the Pennine Bridleway and the Trans Pennine Trail towards Green Lane. reaching the Longdendale Trail, turn right and walk along the trail for When full it contains 3 million cubic metres of water equivalent to 1,200 Olympic swimming pools. The Queens Arms was built by William Robinson a cotton manufacturer in 1825, name after Queen Victoria when an alehouse licence was given in 1837, the year of her ascension to the crown. From Shepley Street you can also walk along Doctor's Gate up to the Pennine Way, Dog Rock, Hern Stones, Higher Shelf Stones and the wreckage of the B-29 Superfortress "Over Exposed" which crashed here there 1948 killing the 13 members of the crew. Head out on this 10.0-km loop trail near Glossop, Derbyshire. Walking and walks Cock Hill. All the routes were correct at the time of publication, over time access to certain parts of the walk may be subject to change. Coombs Dale Walk. Stay on the main path and turn right when you get to wider path near the school (green fence), follow this path east until you reach New Road, turn right on New Road and just before the traffic lights turn left into Bank Lane. Routes range from easy to moderate and are between 4 and 14km (2 to 10 miles). Hayfield is an architectural treasure trove of early industrial housing. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. 8 miles from Glossop PARKING: Manor Park, off Manor Park Road, Glossop SK13 7SH; Grid Ref: 039944. . Check out our guides to Kinder Scout, Mam Tor, Stanage Edge, Dovedale, and Padley Gorge. Broadbottom Road via a kissing gate. Turn right onto Chunal Lane. The Waterside Branch Line was built by the Manchester. Start grid reference for this walk is: SK 08808 92913 and the car parking location: Snake Pass (A57), above Glossop. There are swathes of woodland in the Upper Derwent Valley containing broadleaf trees such as majestic beech and oak. 7 miles from Glossop Sheffield, and Lincolnshire Railway to serve the Waterside and Bridge mills of the well-known Sidebottom family and railway bridge used to span the main road at Woolley Bridge, the line closed in 1964 and the bridge dismantled in 1966. The Wormstones Circular Walk is a pleasant walking route that sets out from the town of Gossop and takes you to a rocky vantage point known as the Wormstones. The location is very good with access to Hope train station & the pubs/shops in Hope itself & an easy pavement 2m walk in to Castleton. Walks focus on places of interest, from Stone Age forts to castles to grand estates. 01457 862451) is an attractive old pub, situated at the corner of Shepley jacqie rivera new house; virgin and child with st john the baptist. Follow the lane all the way to the end where there is a gate, after the gate bear right down the footpath to the stream, keeping the stream on your left follow the path round until you come out onto Chunal Lane next to Moorfield Industries. Also in areas very muddy and slippery, Absolutely worth the hiking to get to the crash site a lot of up hill nice to see black grouse but not great if youve got a scent hound we learnt. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Contents Page. There are also annual and weekly parking permits available. Opposite Allmans Heath Cottages follow the public footpath east towards Swineshaw Reservoir, following the dry-stone wall, the reservoir is enclosed by another dry-stone wall, follow the wall (south-east or anti-clockwise) around the reservoir. wide range of features with heritage trails and Walk highlights: Following path up Middle Black Clough + the Middle Black Clough Waterfall. Here's a great short walk you can do up Grindsbrook Knoll from Edale, which can often get missed on Kinder Scout walks since it involves an out and back option. The reservoirs were formed in the 19th century by the damming of the River The sweeping views from the top of the peak make the effort well worth it. It follows bridleways, public footpaths, tracks, and quiet country lanes. This route may be muddy after rain so waterproof shoes are recommended. Take car on the rougher sections, especially in wetter conditions. The aim of the Glossop VAH project is to celebrate, promote and help preserve the Victorian Architectural Heritage of a proud High Peak, Derbyshire town on the edge of the Peak District National Park roughly halfway between the once industrial hotbeds of Manchester and Sheffield. Want to get regular round-ups of news in your local area straight to your inbox? All the routes were correct at the time of publication, over time access to certain parts of the walk may be subject to change. Total ascent: 180 m/590 ft. Follow this path roughly north-west, over two stiles and up to a plantation of fir trees at the top of Whitley Nab. Keep on straight till you reach Gamekeeper cottage.5. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. All details on this This series of guides, designed and published by the late Gordon . For refreshments after the walk Old Glossop has an abundance of excellent local pubs with wholesome food and locally brewed ales. You will even see a WW2 crash site at the top! By then it was drizzling and the walk opened with the usual discussion of how long it would be, having put on our over trousers, before we would be having to take them off. THE WALK. Seven Falls Tintwistle Glossop. the valley. page were correct at the time of publication, but changes may be made The route sets out from the trailhead and briefly follows the road west before turning south to begin the climb up the moor along the edge of The Twitchlings Wood. is Norman in origin and has an 18th century sundial as well as a ghost in The 4.5 acre pine tree plantation on Whitley Nab is 345m above sea level. Shop. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. You will also see an interesting plane crash site at the peak. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Following hill trails and footpaths on to Hope Brink, you're rewarded with the most magnificent views of the Hope Valley, the . Glossop Walk east along Old Lane in Simmondley passing several Grade II listed houses. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Terrain: The old village, once the centre of a vast, scattered, A lay-by on Snakes Pass provides parking for this path; it is free, although it is recommended that people arrive early since it may get extremely crowded during the summer months. Happy walking. Continue along the path until where it bends to the left towards the road, #10 - Bleaklow Head and Old Glossop Circular. Padfield circular walk. Recently someone has planted a USA flag there. Click here to view the details of the River Etherow walk. From Whitley Nab and the corner of the fir tree plantation head east crossing over two styles until you reach the track, turn left and follow the track to a footpath on your right over a wall and through the trees, down some steps until you reach Charlestown Road and turn right. Explore Community. Where to stay - Glossop and Crowden are convenient for this area.Map - Bleaklow Longendale The most popular and difficult trail in Glossop is, Old Glossop and Bleaklow Head Circular (B-29 Crash Site), Bleaklow Head, Hem Stones and Higher Shelf Stones Circular, The Crashed Plane and Higher Shelf Stones CircularH, Hope Woodlands and Bleaklow Head Circular. The caf had just closed when we got there and a train was in, about to leave so that Pete was unable to show me the cross section of the walk, which his wrist machine had done but I understand it was 13 miles with 2000 feet of ascent and 2000 of descent. Ancient buildings A crash site for an aircraft, as well as various stone memorials, may be seen along the path. Follow the route to Allman's Heath & Swineshaw over the stile and small stream. the vicarage! Walk information. Glossop Circular Walk (Sat Aug 22) Report. Click here to go to the LDWA website. 3. Walking highlights - Bleaklow is wild and can be challenging but it does have its rewards. A beautiful yet poignant trail, there are lovely views on a clear day while low cloud can make the paths difficult to follow. Hayfield walk after leaving the Sett Valley Trail climbs up to Lantern Pike for glorious views over Kinder Scout and Hayfield. Stone stacks Lovely walk, brilliant for dogs! At Mill Hill we stopped for something to eat. When the US Air Force Boeing RB-29A crashed on Bleaklow Moors, all 13 crew members died. Follow the cemetery wall to a small derelict building and then through a stonemason's yard to The Byre cottage and onto Woodhead Road. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to From the Royal Oak walk along Pyegrove for only 155m and then through the woodland in a northerly direction until you reach the gate at the top of the hill. As such it's a walkers paradise with several waymarked trails, beautiful reservoirs and challenging hill climbs to try. when you reach the first car park sign at Toriside, turn right through the meals, cakes and chocolates. From Swinshaw Reservoir follow the dry-stone wall, clockwise around the reservoir and then follow another dry-stone wall west towards Woodhead Road and Allmans Heath cottages. 45.00. Walking highlights - Bleaklow is wild and can be challenging but it does have its rewards. The most recent additions are: There are two distinctive parts to Glossop, the busy, bright and Take the footpath on the right, down the steps and youll reach Bottoms Reservoir. town. Open Heritage and Tourist Information Centre. A railway goods branch line of the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway used to follow what is now the footpath to Woolley Lane, it opened in 1879 and a viaduct span the area near Melandra Castle. Total ascent: 591 m/1,939 ft or 535 m/1,755 ft. towards the banks of the reservoir. Explore the woodland on the Chatsworth Estate, the presence of deer add to the atmosphere on this quintessential countryside walk.Click to view the details of the Chatsworth walk, Hathersage Old Wear layers, its warm up hill but as soon as you get to the trig is very cold. Cross Click here to see more photos, videos and descriptions of Tintwistle. Glossop Circular Walk is a 21 kilometre (13 miles or 30,000 steps) circular walk around Glossop using bridleways, public footpaths, tracks and quite country lanes. Proceed southwest from the parking lot, crossing the road and entering the deep cover of the wooded environment. Have fun on a number of hill climbs along the way. Broadbotton railway viaduct opened in 1842, originally of wooden construction supported by stone piers, the timber was replaced with wrought iron girders only 20 years later, they're now riveted steel girders. From High Lane follow the steps up towards Old Lane near the Hare & Hounds pub. it is the home to a wide variety of wildlife, including mute swans, wading Walks focus on places of interest, from Stone Age forts to castles to grand estates. One such place can be found in Tintwistle, an area north of Glossop on the western edge of the Peak District. 1. Explore the most popular walking trails near Glossop with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. Find ideas for new routes for walking, running, cycling and more on plotaroute.com. Follow the path up the hill towards Glossop Cemetery. Follow walking route which stretches through Europe, from Liverpool to Istanbul, From here, anybody may continue the route south down Lady Clough until they reach the stream's confluence with the River Ashop. There is ample unrestricted parking along Shepley Street, adjacent to a large factory. Continue on the track past with the plantation of fir trees on your right-hand side walking north west towards the gate, the track continues for 175m towards another gate. B6105 top where the path divides, turn right to continue following the Pennine This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's (Tel. TERRAIN: 10+ stiles. over the road, ensure you turn right to follow the Pennine Way footpath and The LDWA organises many challenge events and local group social walks, as well as listing many more organised by other organisations. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Walk along Shepley Street for about 140m heading east, until you reach the footbridge across the brook, heading south up the steep hill, which rises about 35m and then through woodland There are many paths through the woodland, head roughly south and you will come out onto Pyegrove. 1. The chancel has a semi-circular-headed window. My estimate of 15 minutes soon proved wrong besides which I was starting to think along with waterproofs, goggles should be packed in to rucksacks because the acid content of rain after a while stings the eyes. Pete kindly mended a gate to a field. We walked clockwise and was tough. Derbyshire, the Peak District & Poole's Cavern Small-Group Tour from Manchester. modern town centre and the quieter unspoilt, former village of As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Park and Victorian Swimming Pool. 4. With dense pine forestation overlooked by a miniature Matterhorn mountain, on this walk you can imagine yourself to be hiking in Switzerland rather than the Peak District.Click to view the details of the Macclesfield Forest walk. Now after few minutes walk keep an eye on left there is small cairn (It is a man-made pile of stones).8. attractive countryside in the UK. To return to Appropriate footwear is advised. The date stone above the door reads 1784 and a "B" over "G & P" which relates to George & Peggy Booth, the first alehouse licensees. Good but very windy. Waterproof walking boots a must. the railings by the roadside for a few yards, before going through a gap to For specific fees and more information about car parks and parking permits, please visit, Old Glossop and Bleaklow Head Circular (B-29 Crash Site), Valehouse and Bottoms Reservoirs Circular, Bottoms Reservoir and Valehouse Reservoir, Old Glossop, Doctors Gate, Bleaklow and Mill Hill, Old Glossop, Cock Hill, Clough Edge, Bleaklow, Snake Pass Road, Glossop, Manor Park and Doctor's Gate Circular, Higher Shelf, Hern, and Wain Stones Circular, Bleaklow, B-52 and Higher Shelf Stones Circular, Bleaklow and Higher Shelf Stones Circular, Greater Manchester Boundary Walk: Hadfield to Disley, https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/planning-your-visit/parking. Follow this west to arrive back at the trailhead where you began. This route may be muddy after rain so waterproof shoes are recommended. Take the second road on the left, Green Lane. This 200-mile circular walk around the boundary of the Peak District National Park, passes through Hayfield from Buxton to Glossop. beautifully laid out 12 acre park, with a magnificent Victorian The Glossop VAH Project. click here to be taken to an interactive database containing details of all the social walks this Local Group has organised since January 2008. click here to be taken to the latest news updates for this Local Group. Length 6.2 miElevation gain 1,564 ftRoute type Loop. The walk itself is also Good for dogs. Walk along Charlestown Road for about 130m, opposite Casa DItalia is a footpath up some stone steps through the trees, turn left onto the country lane and follow this lane for 500m until you reach a sharp left turn with a footpath sign on the right pointing to Whitley Nab. They aim to encourage tourism to their area of the High Peak that is sustainable and appreciates the stark beauty of the place. Continue on past Aqueduct House and ahead to Marple's flight of 16 locks. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Go to It is no longer in service. Chocolate and Coffee Shop 16 miles (25.5 km) This popular market town is often referred to as the gateway to the Peak District National Park'. Turn left onto Old Lane and after about 100m, on the right youll see a stone stile and then some kissing gates. Much of the heather covered moorland is Access Keep following the track through the gate and then a path until you reach the new house and the turn left to follow the track next to the River Etherow until you reach the viaduct over Long Lane. development and local subjects of general interest. Full-day Tours. Editors' Code of Practice. Return to the contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Nearest train station: Glossop train station (4 mile/6.5 km) From the train station, there are no public transport options to the start of the walk on Snake Pass. Hills of the High Peak over the rooftops of Glossop by Mike Smith, Bridge over the River Etherow by Howard Bradbury, Looking north from Harridge by Howard Bradbury, Click here to view the details of the Glossop walk, Click here to view the details of the River Etherow walk, Click here to view the details of the walk near Hayfield, Click here to view the details of the walk around Stalybridge Country Park, Click here to view the details of the walk around Harridge Pike, Click here to view the details of the walk around Eccles Pike. 9. What is the most popular and difficult trail in Glossop? After crossing the stream, turn right and follow the path along the river. Dont go through the gate but follow the path through the gorse and small trees until you reach a stile over a stone wall. Includes the Derwent, Wye and Trent river valleys, near Derby, Matlock, Glossop, Bakewell and Ripley. Above the west door is a gabled dormer window. The pub is open every day and food is available Head south, diagonally across and up the field until you reach a dry-stone wall and a stile. Stage 2 (10-miles) finishes and Stage 3 (9-miles) starts in Hayfield. and Market Arcade and is the place to find out more about the history of the 1. Marple is a walkers' delight, providing a mixture of superb scenery and fascinating historical features. Hayfield. Moorfield Lodge, situated at the junction of Derbyshire Level & Kidd Road, is the old gatehouse to the Moorfield House Estate. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Discover the final resting place of an American bomber plane on this short but unforgettable circular as you make your way up to Higher Shelf Stones. From the turning circle for the buses, follow Shepley Street to the Queens Arms pub and then through Old Glossop up Church Street and Well Gate and then Dunne Road between the Bulls Head and the Wheatsheaf. The century cottages, clustered around the Market Square and Cross. If you cant find parking space in the car park, an option is to park further down the road, opposite two pubs, one of which was #2 - Old Glossop and Bleaklow Head Circular (B-29 Crash Site). #1 - Old Glossop and B-29 Crash Site Circular. This trail is estimated to be 62.1 km long and takes on average 18 h 45 min to hike. It all started with some fundraising forGlossopNorth End for training pitches up Cemetery Road. 1. The east and north walls of the chancel retain their timber framing. Turn left and follow the pathafter few minutes walk you will see seven falls. From the Hare & Hounds walk down the hill on High Lane towards Simmondley Lane. The This lovely circular walk from Hope is an absolute stunner! The Longdendale Trail runs along a disused railway line, which is now used by walkers, cyclists and horses. new sub-section has been added to this website, based on the Discover This is a fantastic out and back route in the Peak District National Park that takes you to the peak of the Higher Shelf Stones. Path is very rocky on the way back down, Peak District National Park has 45 car parks, 18 of which have a Pay & Display system. per adult. 10. Great for hiking, cycling, running (road/fell), or chilling with friends & family. Shillito Woods by Sally Mosley (Image: Archant), Eastern Moors and Shillito Wood some brilliant views along the way. Simply enter your email address and tick the box below. mountainous parish had a market and fair as far back as 1290 and From the subway under the Longdendale Trail head south-east over the stile and up the hill through the field to another stile onto a track. 01457 869176) contains a permanent exhibition of Glossop's history and changing exhibitions of general interest. Derby Supplement, published by the Derby Evening Telegraph during March We advise you acquire a recent OS map of the area you plan to visit and assure there are no major changes. THE PEAK DISTRICT GUIDE. Manor Park is set in sixty acres of gardens, woodlands Old Glossop to Higher Shelf Stones Circular Details of the aircraft wrecks obtained from "Dark Peak Aircraft Wrecks" Ron Collier. 01457 855920) is situated at the top of Norfolk Square, facing the Town Hall Street, in Old Glossop. From Bottoms Reservoir cross the bridge near the pumping stations and up the steps towards a footpath and onto Bank Lane, walk down the lane, right onto New Road and after 60m there is footpath between the houses on your left. Which trail has the most elevation gain in Glossop? Grid reference SK 08805 92915. From Chunal Lane follow the footpath next to and behind Moorfield Industries, follow the path with the stream on your right up the hill towards the gate and then along the country lane up the hill towards Kidd Road turn sharp right at the bench and the follow Kidd Road. Try AllTrails+ for free Log in. Glossop Circular. The Trans Pennine Trail, an international Buxton is a spa town in the Borough of High Peak, Derbyshire, England.It is England's highest market town, sited at some 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level. This walk follows a cection of the Pennine Bridleway and includes four reservoirs, open moorland, great views and a quiet canal.Click here to view the details of the walk around Stalybridge Country Park, Looking north from Harridge by Howard Bradbury (Image: not Archant), Harridge Pike Get a weekly dose of discounts and inspiration for adventure lovers. You may not have good cell service in this area, so make sure to download an offline map before setting out. OS 1:25000 map and good compass are essential. 6. It's a 2.7km circular walk that takes in the National Trust's Longshaw Estate too (which is free to walk though). The Derwent dam circular walk is a great way to see a lot of varied scenery and at different times of the year as the colours change and the water recedes at the end of a hot summer. Please let us know if you spot any issues along the route or any errors in the directions.Please let us know if you would like support, donate or sponsor this project. Where to stay - Glossop and Crowden are convenient for this area.Map - Bleaklow Longendale
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