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. Start of the walk . 4. Waterproof walking boots a must. THE DISCOVER DERBYSHIRE AND Walk only as far as lock 7, then take an opening to the left which leads you just a few yards parallel with the towpath then down old metal steps and thence to a path. Flat Walking Routes (page 4269). A good piece of kit is a lifesaver bottle which has a water purification filter which means you can fill up from streams. Cross The area is well populated with several reservoirs which are great for walking but just to north of them runs Arnfield Brook which is the source of a series of cascading waterfalls and tranquil pool. Start: Old Glossop (SK 0456 9483) Route: Old Glossop - Cock Hill - Glossop Low - Clough Edge - Longdendale Trail - Padfield - Swineshaw Reservoir - Old Glossop. Stunning views. 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. 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. Walking highlights - Bleaklow is wild and can be challenging but it does have its rewards. We made that mistake walked passed the little walk to it. Click to view the details of the Eastern Moors walk, Click to view the details of the Fernilee Reservoir walk, Click to view the details of the Ladybower walk, Click to view the details of the Chatsworth walk, Click to view the details of the Hathersage walk, Click to view the details of the Macclesfield Forest walk. Fernilee Reservoir is just outside Buxton, it is surrounded by a lot of woodland which makes this walk a great adventure, all year round.Click to view the details of the Fernilee Reservoir walk, Ladybower by Sally Mosley (Image: Archant), Ladybower Reservoir HP10 9TY. While there are several ways to get to the crash site, the easiest is via the Snake Pass walk. 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. According to OS Maps the gorse heathland is called Horse Clough. Old Glossop to Higher Shelf Stones Circular Details of the aircraft wrecks obtained from "Dark Peak Aircraft Wrecks" Ron Collier. The date stone above the door reads 1784 and a "B" over "G & P" which relates to George & Peggy Booth, the first alehouse licensees. towards the banks of the reservoir. Glorious views en route. Return to the Walk along the footpath by the edge of Bottoms Reservoir for about 1km then make a left turn at the gate signposted toward the Trans Pennine Trail (TPT). On the Bottoms to Woodhead Reservoir Circular Walk. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. There is ample unrestricted parking along Shepley Street, adjacent to a large factory. Return to the Home Page Muddy at times, and we had every type of weather, so be prepared! Walk type: Short moderate circular walk Distance: 5.8 miles/9.3 km Walk time: 3-3.5 hours Total ascent: 488 m/1,601 ft Highest point: 621 m/2,037 ft Walk highlights: Views from Higher Shelf Stones, B29 Superfortress crash site + memorial plaque, Lower Shelf Stones, walking along Shelf Brook Trigs: 1 - Higher Shelf Stones Ethels: 1 - Higher Shelf Stones The Royal Oak alehouse was built by Joshua Shepley who gained the first alehouse licence in 1818 the same year an act was passed to build a turnpike road from Glossop to Sheffield over the Snake. Follow the path up the hill towards Glossop Cemetery. Follow the cemetery wall to a small derelict building and then through a stonemason's yard to The Byre cottage and onto Woodhead Road. Lovely walk, brilliant for dogs! A walk is a journey a little pilgrimage, a chance to put down our burdens, open our hearts and walk humbly with God. reaching the Longdendale Trail, turn right and walk along the trail for Grains-in-the-Water provides solitude and stunning moorland landscapes. 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. Ankle deep bog after the peak defiantly need boots, Amazing walk but very challenging hills / footing! Tougher than expected but This trail is great for hiking and walking. Great for hiking, cycling, running (road/fell), or chilling with friends & family. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Bear left along this path, crossing the railway and continuing until you reach three metal bollards. Saved. Circular Walks Around Glossop book. At Mill Hill we stopped for something to eat. Stay on the main path through the trees until you reach a small stream, cross the stream via the stepping stones and cross over the River Etherow using the footbridge, turn left and follow the path. with semi-circular heads. We have a community Orchard with a couple of quiet places, and a prayer circle, that's me sitting there. cross the road. have developed in its long history. 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. It's about 1.5 to 2 miles walk one wayHave fun, Amazing place. Eating sandwiches in the persistent drizzle of rain at this exposed spot, I thought, was not so good a hobby. Swimming Pool, paid for by a donation from the Wood family, who were rich contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Turn left and follow the pathafter few minutes walk you will see seven falls. 45.00. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Follow the route to Allman's Heath & Swineshaw over the stile and small stream. by walkers, cyclists and horses. click here to be taken to the home page of the LDWA National website. Quiet walks in the Peak District - Coombs Dale. The whole walk is divided into 20 stages. Glossop Circular Walk (Sat Aug 22) Report. If youre not frequenting the pub, there is a shortcut down the steps onto High Lane. When full it contains 3 million cubic metres of water equivalent to 1,200 Olympic swimming pools. (Tel. daily. England Derbyshire Glossop Great for dogs! From Melandra Castle turn right onto Melandra Castle Road, turn right at the allotments and follow the path onto Glossop Road turning right. Marple is a walkers' delight, providing a mixture of superb scenery and fascinating historical features. After another stop, we had a very pleasant descent along Shelf Moor to Mossy Lea Farm at the bottom and finally the well- known farm track to Old Glossop. 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. five reservoirs in the beautiful Longdendale Valley, in north-Derbyshire. Since most of our walks will be circular it might be worth identifying a destination. We ended the walk with a nice drink at the Queen arms and warm and homely pub. There are plenty of things to do on Glossop's hiking trails. The end of Shepley Street also marks the beginning of Doctor's Gate, the route up Shelf Brook to the summit of the Snake Pass some 4km away. 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. Experience this 13.4-km loop trail near Glossop, Derbyshire. is Norman in origin and has an 18th century sundial as well as a ghost in Social walks are normally led walks of around 20 miles. Padfield circular walk. from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries are tucked in along its lorries across the Pennines, contrasts sharply with the peace and quiet of it is the home to a wide variety of wildlife, including mute swans, wading If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Walk highlights: Following path up Middle Black Clough + the Middle Black Clough Waterfall. 4 miles from Glossop. 8. 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. Click here to see more photos, videos and descriptions of Tintwistle. Walk time: 2-3 hours or 2.5-3.5 hours. Follow this path west until you reach the green fence of the school and take the footpath on the left towards the river. There are some very steep bits and on the way down, very boggy parts and tricky bits where you have to watch your footing or youd get very wet! Warning: the black grouse come out of nowhere at times and make you jump. This is a very nice hike. Walks starts at the eastern end of Shepley Street in Old Glossop: This walk which is mostly over rough moorland will take you to three aircraft wrecks, including possibly the most well known and visited wreck in the . Woodhead station was opened on 8 April 1844 and closed on 27 July 1964 but the line remained open for passenger trains until 1970 and to freight traffic until 1981. From the River Etherow follow the Trans Pennine Trail / NCN62, crossing over Woolley Bridge Road and follow the footpath back towards Woolley Lane. Grains-in-the-Water provides solitude and stunning moorland landscapes. Following hill trails and footpaths on to Hope Brink, you're rewarded with the most magnificent views of the Hope Valley, the . Derbyshire Level is an ancient road connecting Chunal to Sheffield Road, from Derbyshire Level there is a circular footpath of 8.4 km that takes in the peaks of Harry Hut (440m), Mill Hill (544m) and Moss Castle (536m). PARKING: Manor Park, off Manor Park Road, Glossop SK13 7SH; Grid Ref: 039944. . A company limited by guarantee. The east and north walls of the chancel retain their timber framing. Over the stile follow the path through the gorse and then follow the stony track up the hill towards the fir tree plantation. 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. Total ascent: 591 m/1,939 ft or 535 m/1,755 ft. They aim to encourage tourism to their area of the High Peak that is sustainable and appreciates the stark beauty of the place. Walk type: Short linear walk (with scrambling) Distance: 2 miles/3.3 km. We walked clockwise and was tough. Dont go through the gate but follow the path through the gorse and small trees until you reach a stile over a stone wall. From Little Padfield, follow Little Padfield Road until you reach the footpath on your right. is a We were glad to reach the terra firma of the path from the former Grouse pub to Mill Hill. An atomic bomb was detonated on Bikini Atoll, where the aircraft had previously been employed to film nuclear testing . 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. Higher Shelf Stones circular walk route Stage 1 - Snake Pass (Pennine Way) to Higher Shelf Stones. The Centre shows the way in which the town, its setting and its people Over in Tameside, this peaceful and picturesque riverside walk allows you to enjoy nature while discovering the industrial past of the area. Check out our guides to Kinder Scout, Mam Tor, Stanage Edge, Dovedale, and Padley Gorge. 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. The old cross column is said to date from 1290 with the top added in 1912 to mark the accession of King George V in 1910. The Longdendale Trail runs along a disused railway line, which is now used This is a short, but very rewarding walk, round Torside Reservoir, one of five reservoirs in the beautiful Longdendale Valley, in north-Derbyshire. Old Glossop and B-29 Crash Site is a 8.3 mile loop trail located near Glossop, Derbyshire, England that features a waterfall and is . In and out of a nice doze on the return train journey to Piccadilly these were the bits of the walk I remembered. Do not do it in trainers like I did. According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Glossop is Charlesworth to Robin Hood. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 81 hiking trails, 76 walking trails, 64 trail running trails, and more. South Manchester LDWA - Glossop Circular Walk, Glossop Circular Walk (Sat Aug 22) Report. Looking for the best hiking trails in Glossop? This route may be muddy after rain so waterproof shoes are recommended. town. 11. All the routes were correct at the time of publication, over time access to certain parts of the walk may be subject to change. 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. without This lovely circular walk from Hope is an absolute stunner! We advise you acquire a recent OS map of the area you plan to visit and assure there are no major changes. We did this hike clockwise. Under the bridge at Glossop Road there also used to be Mottram Yard Signal Box and Staff Halt, parts of the wood platform might still be hidden in the trees. 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. Good but very windy. Even with walking boots my feet were soaked with the depth of the bogs. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. 2. Stage 2 (10-miles) finishes and Stage 3 (9-miles) starts in Hayfield. grit, with tooled dressings and stone slate roof. Registered in England, number: 3719756. page were correct at the time of publication, but changes may be made Distance: 1.6 miles/2.5 km. Download the Go-Jauntly App from either the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. The Gentle Outdoors. At last Dave Allen and Pete Whitehead appeared (The Two Chemists), my only two followers on another grey and bleary day, Dave importantly stressing to me that his LDWA number was 1979. Then over the Lady Clough and down #5 - Bleaklow Head, Hem Stones and Higher Shelf Stones Circular. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can 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,-1.9768980. Follow the wall on your right, over the stone stile to the footpath sign. Centre is now housed in the same building. meals, cakes and chocolates. Start grid reference for this walk is: SK 08808 92913 and the car parking location: Snake Pass (A57), above Glossop. walking route which stretches through Europe, from Liverpool to Istanbul, 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. Glossop Circular Walk 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! The crash site at the turning point of the hike was well worth seeing. The This walk takes in some of the very best . 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. Moorfield Lodge, situated at the junction of Derbyshire Level & Kidd Road, is the old gatehouse to the Moorfield House Estate. Easy A crash site for an aircraft, as well as various stone memorials, may be seen along the path. GLOSSOP WALKS - BLEAKLOW CIRCULARhttp://mywalkingmovies.comWednesday 25/07/2018Bleaklow Circular Walk19.4km 12.1mi 4 hrs 30 minsWalked SoloStart Time: 11:00 . From Woolley Lane follow the footpath along the River Etherow, over the footbridge and follow the NCN62 signs through the woodland until you reach a junction where you can turn right and up through the trees towards Melandra Castle, follow the ruins round clockwise. Heritage and Tourist Information Centre THE WALK. From Green Lane walk east towards Simmondley Lane and then right up the hill following the road around to the steps on your left just before the Hare & Hounds. Eastern Moors and Shillito Wood. The panoramic views of the iconic National Park from the top of the peaks make the effort well worth it. The Longdendale Trail follows the route of the railway line from Manchester to Sheffield originally opened by the Sheffield, Ashton-under-Lyne and Manchester Railway. 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. easy to follow, lost signal towards the top but easy to navigate from screenshot of map, really enjoyed this walk. Green Lane has existed for over a hundred years and originally led to Gamesley Farm. 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