The Top 4 Mountain Passes around Greater Manchester
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Greater Manchester and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: November 21, 2025
Snake Pass Climb from Glossop
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6 jelly-baby climb*
This ascent goes on and on... Put your rear light on, grit your teeth and go for it. Gets steeper near the top (going from Ladybower to …
This ascent goes on and on... Put your rear light on, grit your teeth and go for it. Gets steeper near the top (going from Ladybower to …
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Snake Pass Climb
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This popular climb is unusually long for the Peak District and thankfully takes its name from a pub along its route, rather than any actual snakes
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Pennine Way crossing at Snake Pass
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Snake pass. Great place between Kinder plateau and Bleaklow. Bit barren but today it was gorgeous.
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View of Mardale Moor
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Panoramic views over the valley and March Haigh reservoir. There’s usually an ice cream van in the car park, and hang-gliders if the winds right.
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