daily. This is a wonderful circular route in the Peak District National Park that takes you to the peak of the Higher Shelf Stones and James's Thorn. 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. We have a community Orchard with a couple of quiet places, and a prayer circle, that's me sitting there. Return to the Home Page Back to the top of the Page 1. Walk diagonally and up through field until you find the subway under the Longdendale Trail. Dog Walk 1 | Riverside ramble - Calver to Froggatt Loop. Much of the heather covered moorland is Access It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. 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. At Hern Clough I took a compass bearing west uphill to the ridge at Higher Shelf Stones allowing us to admire the 1948 aircraft wreck alongside it where the aluminium is still wearing well. Watch on. Hope to Hope Cross Walk (6.7 miles) Quiet walks in the Peak District - Hope Cross. 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. Alongside and mingled in with these are plantations of conifers set in immaculate, straight and precise rows by meticulously neat and tidy forestry workers.Click to view the details of the Ladybower walk, Chatsworth This walk of contrasts crosses fields and ancient tracks as well as a spot of pavement walking through leafy suburbs to discover Padfield, Hadfield and Old Glossop.Click here to view the details of the Glossop walk, Bridge over the River Etherow by Howard Bradbury (Image: Archant), River Etherow Looking for the best hiking trails in Glossop? Shop. Moderate walk passing through fields grazed by livestock. Watch the weather as the winds are channelled between the hills on the first part of the hike if you are doing it counterclockwise and it will chill you down to the bone if you are not appropriately dressed. Park and Victorian Swimming Pool 506681) - supporting the seven Mountain Rescue Teams in the Peak District.Order our very own 'Peak District Walks' design or select from one of our location patches - Mam Tor, Kinder Scout, Thorpe Cloud, The Roaches or Win Hill patch. When the US Air Force Boeing RB-29A crashed on Bleaklow Moors, all 13 crew members died. Hiking Walking Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site. Check out some trails with historic sights or adventure through the nature areas surrounding Glossop that are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts at any skill level. This heritage trail is based on extensive research of census records, trade directories, local knowledge and site . Park car on Crossgates Lane (it's close nearby Arnfield fly fishery club) Postcode: Near by** SK13 1HP Tintwistle, Glossop (Park before you reach the postcode location as it's a private site) Pin Location: 53.4729950,-1.97689802. 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. towards the banks of the reservoir. Cross For experienced hill-walkers only. Copyright 2023 - The Long Distance Walkers Association. Swineshaw Reservoir was one of three reservoirs proposed by the "Glossop Commissioners", 50 local mill owners and gentlemen in 1837, it was adapted in 1864 by the Glossop Water Company to provide drinking water for Glossop and taken over by the Glossop Corporation Waterworks in 1929 and then the Manchester Corporation Waterworks in 1959. the main site click the link below. 3. The 13-mileGlossopCircularis designed in such a way people can justwalkindividual sections or do the whole route in one. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Eastern Moors and Shillito Wood. Walks focus on places of interest, from Stone Age forts to castles to grand estates. Follow this path west until you reach the green fence of the school and take the footpath on the left towards the river. The Longdendale Trail runs along a disused railway line, which is now used by walkers, cyclists and horses. This route may be muddy after rain so waterproof shoes are recommended. 01457 855920) is situated at the top of Norfolk Square, facing the Town Hall #9 - Hope Woodlands and Bleaklow Head Circular. Street, in Old Glossop. A beautiful yet poignant trail, there are lovely views on a clear day while low cloud can make the paths difficult to follow. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 26 min to complete. 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. From the River Etherow near Graphite Way, continue to follow the path by the river for a short distance until you reach a footbridge across the river, cross over the bridge and stay on the straight path for 60m where you see some makeshift stepping stones over a stream. Go to Easy Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Begin with a gentle stroll along a canal path, through Buxworth before ascending to Eccles Pike and then down to Whaley Bridge.Click here to view the details of the walk around Eccles Pike. Along the journey, the roads become more diversified and present areas of difficulty to the explorers. Anyhow such a lovely walk, great for dogs who can be off lead most of the time if theyre behaved, Wheatsheef has a free car park opposite and lovely pub, It was a very humbling eerie experience thinking of what has happened here lovely hike snd beautiful views from higher shelf stones, Great trail with stunning views, but boggy in places, This is a tough walk at times but well worth it, at the point of doing the circle I would recommend going right! The step up to the road are clearly visible but unsafe. Ankle deep bog after the peak defiantly need boots, Amazing walk but very challenging hills / footing! this point a tarmac path winds gradually uphill for a short distance, The Peak District has a number of famous waterfalls within its boundaries that have become famous to walkers and and visitors to the area. It can be downloaded on the Go-Jauntly App or the paper description version is above. This walk around Harridge Pike rewards you with panoramic views over several counties if youre lucky enough with the weather.Click here to view the details of the walk around Harridge Pike, Eccles Pike Walk along Hurst Road, past Glossop & District Golf Club and onto Derbyshire Level. South Manchester LDWA - Glossop Circular Walk, Glossop Circular Walk (Sat Aug 22) Report. Happy walking. We took the path from the derelict mill near the snake road that climbs up to Whitfield Barn farm then the one from Gnat Mole to join the Pennine Way at Mill Hill. 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 It follows bridleways, public footpaths, tracks, and quiet country lanes. 5 miles from Glossop The Centre shows the way in which the town, its setting and its people But what about the less well known waterfalls in the National Park? From Long Lane follow the bridleway zig-zagging up the hill and right and left to continue on the bridleway towards Gamesley Sidings passing under the brick arches of Glossop Road with the railway line from Manchester to Glossop & Hadfield on your left-hand side. town. contact the editor here. from Monday to Saturday for 9am 5pm (last orders 4.30pm) serving light Registered Office: Bellevue, Princes Street, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 7NB. 16 miles (25.5 km) This popular market town is often referred to as the gateway to the Peak District National Park'. You can find more information on his viewranger page. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 26 min to complete. The Centre shows the way in which the town, its setting and its people Walking the Wormstones Circular is a fantastic, family-friendly adventure due to the beautifully scenic views and well-maintained trails. To find the crash site, you need to go a little off course at the trig point, there is a path to the left, if you follow this trail perfectly you would miss it so bear that In mind. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. 10. Dave said the patterns on all the slabs of the path were fascinating (for him) .Although with the passage of time a few of them had sunk into the peat, causing myself in trainers to get wet feet, they are certainly a great improvement on the olden days when for Pennine Way walkers slithering around and about Featherbed Moss was no light experience. Turn left onto Blachshaw Road and then right onto Bute Street walking north east towards Blackshaw Clough. This was because the first person of the day we passed was not a farmer but a local resident just keen on using his drill on this gate. Total ascent: 591 m/1,939 ft or 535 m/1,755 ft. Helen Thornhill from the Bureau inGlossopasked me to do something similar for them linking places inGlossop. meals, cakes and chocolates. opposite 'The Waggon' public house. Challenging but rewarding. development and local subjects of general interest. How to use the Go-Jauntly App. The next highest ascent trail is Glossop Figure Eight via Kinder Scout with 1,283 m of elevation gain. The pub is open every day and food is available Simply enter your email address and tick the box below. Proceed southwest from the parking lot, crossing the road and entering the deep cover of the wooded environment. Glossop Circular is a 21km circular walk around Glossop using bridleways, public footpaths, tracks and quite country lanes with stunning views, open moorland, gorse heathland, wet woodland, quite country lanes, industrial heritage, brooks, rivers, reservoirs, pine forests plantations and the occasional watering hole! 4 miles from Glossop. Good but very windy. Flat Walking Routes (page 4269). Glossop and Doctor's Gate Circular. HP10 9TY. Walk information. You will even see a WW2 crash site at the top! Distance: 1.6 miles/2.5 km. The church 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. 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. Start of the walk . Marple is a walkers' delight, providing a mixture of superb scenery and fascinating historical features. On Bear left along this path, crossing the railway and continuing until you reach three metal bollards. This is an epic circular route in the Peak District National Park that takes you to the Higher Shelf Stones, a plane crash site, Hern Stones, Wain Stones, and Bleaklow Head. Walk highlights: Following path up Middle Black Clough + the Middle Black Clough Waterfall. The walk roughly follows the boundary of the Peak District National Park and encompasses stunning views, open moorland, gorse heathland, wet woodland, quite country lanes, industrial heritage, brooks, rivers, reservoirs, pine . by walkers, cyclists and horses. Grains-in-the-Water provides solitude and stunning moorland landscapes. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. 01457 864604) is situated close to the Heritage Centre on Henry Street. 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. From Kidd Road turn left into Derbyshire Level, walk along this road for 1.12km. 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. Richmond Park Circular Walk is a 4.7 mile loop trail located near Richmond upon Thames, London, England that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. Registered in England, number: 3719756. Muddy at times, and we had every type of weather, so be prepared! Even with walking boots my feet were soaked with the depth of the bogs. The Glossop Circular Walk map. The market town of Glossop is both the perfect gateway to explore the Peak District or the underrated walking routes that lie east of Manchester. (Tel. This is a great walk with fantastic views and a waterfall if you come off the path slightly. Swimming Pool, paid for by a donation from the Wood family, who were rich There are swathes of woodland in the Upper Derwent Valley containing broadleaf trees such as majestic beech and oak. detailed countryside walks, through some of the most scenically Follow Blackshaw Clough until it meets Bute Street. Start grid reference for this walk is: SK 08808 92913 and the car parking location: Snake Pass (A57), above Glossop. development and local subjects of general interest. Great for dogs! For refreshments after the walk Old Glossop has an abundance of excellent local pubs with wholesome food and locally brewed ales. From the Hare & Hounds walk down the hill on High Lane towards Simmondley Lane. It is perhaps one to avoid in rainy weather as it can get much more difficult and slippery. Follow the road through Little Padfield to a footpath on your right, through the gate and into the field. B6105 One such place can be found in Tintwistle, an area north of Glossop on the western edge of the Peak District. A path #3 - Glossop and Higher Shelf Stones Circular. 01457 862451) is an attractive old pub, situated at the corner of Shepley This is a very nice hike. Take car on the rougher sections, especially in wetter conditions. 01457 864604) is situated close to the Heritage Centre on Henry Street. northern side of Torside Reservoir, the busy A628, carrying convoys of This is dog-friendly route, though be mindful with the very last stile, which is essentially a tall ladder-styile, #7 - The Crashed Plane and Higher Shelf Stones CircularH. Id say best to go when not foggy / wet, Was a good hike not for the faint hearted, real incline at the start, plenty of snow at the top and really boggy at the end definitely pick a clear day will be unreal views, Very very boggy! 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. Challenge events are normally between 20 and 100 miles and must generally be completed within a defined time limit. A Gannett Company. Or take a trip to another waterfall, further along the Longdendale Trail; Middle Black Clough, Seven Falls, Tintwistle (Image: Deborah Hulme), Seven Falls, Tintwistle (Image: Jenny Marshall), Seven Falls, Tintwistle (Image: Jhea Avancena), Seven Falls, Tintwistle (Image: Marc Green), Seven Falls, Tintwistle (Image: Melissa Thomas), Seven Falls, Tintwistle (Image: Robert Halliwell), Seven Falls, Titwistle (Image: Samantha Smith), Seven Falls, Tintwistle (Image: Samantha Smith), Seven Falls, Tintwistle (Image: Tom Hailwood), Seven Falls, Tintwistle (Image: Abbie Slater), Seven Falls, Tintwistle (Image: Andrea Wain), Seven Falls, Tintwistle (Image: Daz Smith), This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's 01457 869176) contains a permanent exhibition of Glossop's history and changing exhibitions of general interest. You can find more information on his viewranger page. Easily accessible from Dinting, Gamesley, Hadfield, OldGlossop, Padfield, Shirebrook Park, Simmondley and Whitfield, it also has links to the Trans Pennine Trail, Longdendale Trail, and Doctors Gate. Includes the Derwent, Wye and Trent river valleys, near Derby, Matlock, Glossop, Bakewell and Ripley. After traversing the rugged yet beautiful terrain of the moor, you will arrive at the Wormstones, a rocky lookout with some amazing views across the vast expanse of the heather-covered moorland. A walk is a journey a little pilgrimage, a chance to put down our burdens, open our hearts and walk humbly with God. Walking guidebook to 60 circular day walks in Derbyshire and the Peak District. Park and Victorian Swimming Pool. and Market Arcade and is the place to find out more about the history of the From Melandra Castle turn right onto Melandra Castle Road, turn right at the allotments and follow the path onto Glossop Road turning right. Since most of our walks will be circular it might be worth identifying a destination. Walk along Green Lane until the end where the road turns into a wide track. Full-day Tours. 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. You might be able to see railway line from Manchester to Glossop & Hadfield on your right-hand side, through the trees, continue on the bridleway and pass under the brick arches of Glossop Road, the trail then splits in two, either way is fine, at the gate at the end of the trail turn right, after 75m turn left at the gate and zig-zag down the path to Long Lane and the River Etherow. 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. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Fernilee Reservoir is just outside Buxton, it is surrounded by a lot of woodland which makes this walk a great adventure, all year round. It has created many lovely memories though the years. Turn right onto Chunal Lane. What is the most popular and difficult trail in Glossop? without Glossop/Longdendale Please let us know if you spot any issues along the route or any errors in the directions. In the Domesday Book, Derbyshire was divided into the 6 wapentakes of Apultre, Hamestan, Littlechirch, Morlestan, Scarvedale, and Walecross, and a district called Peche-fers (Peak Forest). If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Above the west door is a gabled dormer window. Overall the hike had very few people on it for a weekend. 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