Before the end on the track turn left over the stile and diagonally through the field until you reach the subway under the Longdendale Trail. Walk along Green Lane until the end where the road turns into a wide track. I designed a map ofGlossopthey could sell as fund raising, he explained. There are plenty of things to do on Glossop's hiking trails. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. 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. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Terrain: 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! These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. This route may be muddy after rain so waterproof shoes are recommended. It's about 1.5 to 2 miles walk one wayHave fun, Amazing place. At the top is where the crash site is and you do have to go hunting for it and not just follow the path to where the people are at. the railings by the roadside for a few yards, before going through a gap to Dont go through the gate but follow the path through the gorse and small trees until you reach a stile over a stone wall. Allmans Heath Cottages are now holiday lets, the converted Smithy has a grass heather and bilberry roof. Warning: the black grouse come out of nowhere at times and make you jump. Great for hiking, cycling, running (road/fell), or chilling with friends & family. the periosteum is dissected with what instrument A Gannett Company. 01457 855920) is situated at the top of Norfolk Square, facing the Town Hall 1. This series of guides, designed and published by the late Gordon . Dont cross over the road bridge but walk on the smaller road alongside the River Etherow, turning right just before the new house at the footpath sign, then travel east along the path and then track towards Glossop Road, turn left onto Glossop Road and right following the Trans Pennine Trail sign and then left onto Melandra Castle Road. 4. Glossop: With an ascent of 2,237 m, Charlesworth to Robin Hood has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. the main site click the link below. The old village, once the centre of a vast, scattered, Land over which people are allowed to roam. 2. Pete held a part of the gate for him. Once 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. Cross Follow the path up the hill towards Glossop Cemetery. Lovely walk, a bit steep but great views ! Walk highlights: Following path up Middle Black Clough + the Middle Black Clough Waterfall. A beautiful yet poignant trail, there are lovely views on a clear day while low cloud can make the paths difficult to follow. 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. 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. 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. Click here to see more photos, videos and descriptions of Tintwistle. 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. Spring is in the air and what better way to enjoy the local area than by taking in a newwalking route aroundGlossop. 8. attractive countryside in the UK. A crash site for an aircraft, as well as various stone memorials, may be seen along the path. Concessionary Path. The Hare & Hounds pub was part of the original farming community with the adjacent farmhouse, barn and stables converted into houses. Read reviews from world's largest community for readers. Photos (365) Directions. Challenging but rewarding. For experienced hill-walkers only. Walk information. is an independent, not for profit website. For refreshments after the walk Old Glossop has an abundance of excellent local pubs with wholesome food and locally brewed ales. Which trail has the most elevation gain in Glossop? Old A path #3 - Glossop and Higher Shelf Stones Circular. 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. 01457 864604) is situated close to the Heritage Centre on Henry Street. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Great for dogs! 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 We ended the walk with a nice drink at the Queen arms and warm and homely pub. A section of this walk takes you through Highlow Wood on a path that is often carpeted with needles from larch, spruce and pine as well as leaves from beech, oak and sycamore trees.Click to view the details of the Hathersage walk, Macclesfield Forest by Sally Mosley (Image: Archant), Macclesfield Forest Take car on the rougher sections, especially in wetter conditions. Walking and walks Cock Hill. Overall the hike had very few people on it for a weekend. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Grains-in-the-Water provides solitude and stunning moorland landscapes. Turn left onto Woodhead Road. This walk takes in some of the very best . Good but very windy. towards the banks of the reservoir. 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. 3. At the end of Old Lane is the Hare & Hounds Public House. Summit of Grindslow Knoll. walking route which stretches through Europe, from Liverpool to Istanbul, It follows bridleways, public footpaths, tracks, and quiet country lanes. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. 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. The most recent additions are: There are two distinctive parts to Glossop, the busy, bright and With walking boots on, we walked on the Millennium walkway then headed along the Goyt river, past mill ruins and weirs, under viaducts, picking blackberries towards an alpaca farm, along canals, and back through town over bridges and past the . Etherow. 6. PARKING: Manor Park, off Manor Park Road, Glossop SK13 7SH; Grid Ref: 039944. . 1 - The circuit starts in Old Glossop, the original heart of the current town of Glossop. 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. the valley and is traversed for a short distance on the walk. 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. We were glad to reach the terra firma of the path from the former Grouse pub to Mill Hill. Travel down Church Street past the old cross and left at the Queens Arms onto Shepley Street. contact the editor here. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please It follows bridleways, public footpaths, tracks, and quiet country lanes. Since most of our walks will be circular it might be worth identifying a destination. 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. 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. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. This is a very nice hike. Now after few minutes walk keep an eye on left there is small cairn (It is a man-made pile of stones).8. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Tougher than expected but Very muddy, knee deep at points if not careful! Great view, however going back not too much to see, just really nice lil river. 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). Nice challenge to walk. The Tourist information 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. Here the Pennine country is at its wildest on either side of the valley and Walking guidebook to 60 circular day walks in Derbyshire and the Peak District. READ MORE: 6 waterfall walks in Derbyshire and the Peak District. is the name given to the original town; it has some fine 17th and 18th Challenging but rewarding. Follow Blackshaw Clough until it meets Bute Street. This walk is just long enough and has varied tracks. On the vicarage! The Pennine Way, the main north to south route through the Pennines, crosses They aim to encourage tourism to their area of the High Peak that is sustainable and appreciates the stark beauty of the place. 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. 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. Find ideas for new routes for walking, running, cycling and more on plotaroute.com. The . Perfect Peak Venues Dog Friendly Property: Edge Cottage. 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. Return to the Home Page Back to the top of the Page Appropriate footwear is advised. Follow the path over many stiles until you reach Padfield Main Road, turn left and the right to follow a track towards Bottoms Reservoir. Share. Heritage and Tourist Information Centre Continue on past Aqueduct House and ahead to Marple's flight of 16 locks. We did this hike clockwise. According to OS Maps the gorse heathland is called Horse Clough. Editors' Code of Practice. Follow the road all the way round to the remains of the Melandra Roman Fort settlement. from Monday to Saturday for 9am 5pm (last orders 4.30pm) serving light HP10 9TY. Challenge events are normally between 20 and 100 miles and must generally be completed within a defined time limit. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This is a short, but very rewarding walk, round Torside Reservoir, one of 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). Swimming Pool, paid for by a donation from the Wood family, who were rich development and local subjects of general interest. Nice views but did not see the plane crash site! Turn right and Turn left onto Derbyshire Level and follow it for 0.8 km to arrive at the trailhead. The reservoirs were formed in the 19th century by the damming of the River Etherow. The east and north walls of the chancel retain their timber framing. wide range of features with heritage trails and The Snake Wood Circular, located southeast of Glossop in the heart of the Peak District, is an excellent family-friendly walk that takes adventurers on a short circular through a gorgeous riverbank woodland environment. Walk along Bute Street roughly south-west, turning left when you reach Blachshaw Road, walk down Blackshaw Road for only 22m, turning right onto Dunne Road (a narrow road closed to vehicles), this brings you out onto Well Gate with the Wheatsheaf on your left and the Bulls Head on your right (take your pick!) Walk time: 1-1.5 hours. 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. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. After crossing the stream, turn right and follow the path along the river. This path is also suitable for a variety of other activities, so taking time to appreciate the scenery is the order of the day in this region. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to 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. Provides a mountainous parish had a market and fair as far back as 1290 and This route may be muddy after rain so waterproof shoes are recommended. Proceed southwest from the parking lot, crossing the road and entering the deep cover of the wooded environment. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. (Tel. birds and even grey herons. Old Glossop, on the north-east side of the town. Soooooo mudy, so defo need good waterproof hiking shoes. The Glossop VAH Project. Above the west door is a gabled dormer window. 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 church You will even see a WW2 crash site at the top! The On the Padfield circular walk. DISTANCE: 6 miles. direction. lorries across the Pennines, contrasts sharply with the peace and quiet of Bleaklow Circular. Dog Walk 1 | Riverside ramble - Calver to Froggatt Loop. Way, through a pine forest. Kinder Scout is the highest point in the Peak District at 636m. Turn right onto Chunal Lane. 4 miles from Glossop When you come to the fork Id recommend going right, this path is muddier but its easier to climb up (not sliding down) you can also then enjoy the views walking down the other side. 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. 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. According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Glossop is Charlesworth to Robin Hood. . 01457 862451) is an attractive old pub, situated at the corner of Shepley 10. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Saved. Just after Gamekeeper cottage you will see gate on your right.turn right cross the gate.6. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. You can find more information on his viewranger page. the valley. Some pubs even sell the aptly named Bleaklow that is brewed by the . Not always straightforward as there are several splits. TERRAIN: 10+ stiles. These breathtaking views offer the explorers with unforgettable memories of their journey. The Trans Pennine Trail, an international 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. This heritage trail is based on extensive research of census records, trade directories, local knowledge and site . meals, cakes and chocolates. The River Etherow rises in the Redhole Spring and Wike Head area of Pikenaze Moor in Derbyshire, the river broadens into the Longdendale Chain of reservoirs (Woodhead, Torside, Rhodeswood, Valehouse and Bottoms reservoirs). Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. England Derbyshire Glossop click here to be taken to the home page of the LDWA National website. 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. Moorfield House was constructed in 1861 by a local mill owner, Daniel Hill-Wood. Now start walking straight ahead on road (It's going up) check video starting point.3. Concessionary Path. 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