Higher Shelf Stones lies on the edge of Bleaklow Hill, a vast moorland plateau in the Peak District National Park. Bleaklow’s edge is peppered with impressive gritstone rocks and Higher Shelf Stones is one such place, found at 2,037 feet (621 m). It overlooks Doctor’s Gate, a Roman Road that is rather wiggly, a rarity for the ancient civilisation and evidence that even the mighty Romans couldn’t beat the High Peak’s stubborn terrain.

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Location: Charlesworth, High Peak, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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1. B-29 Overexposed Plane Crash Site loop from Pennine Way — Peak District National Park

6.04km

01:40

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Glossop to Higher Shelf Stones and B-29 crash site loop — Peak District National Park

14.8km

04:29

490m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Lower Shelf Stones – Higher Shelf Stones Trig Point loop from Upper Booth

10.6km

03:21

410m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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David Howells

May 30, 2021

This is a great place with the quirky stones, rock mounted trig point and nearby aircraft site. Good views to be had and also a UK designated Nuttall along with Bleaklow Head and Kinder Scout.

David Howells

May 30, 2021

Great place with the quirky rocks, cool rock mounted trig point and the sombre wreckage of an American strata fortress nearby. Good views and a good rest spot...if you have the weather.

David Howells

May 30, 2021

Cool place to be but there are other highlights more aptly named.

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Elevation 610 m

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Location: Charlesworth, High Peak, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Higher Shelf Stones Summit and Trig Point

1. B-29 Overexposed Plane Crash Site loop from Pennine Way — Peak District National Park

2. Glossop to Higher Shelf Stones and B-29 crash site loop — Peak District National Park

3. Lower Shelf Stones – Higher Shelf Stones Trig Point loop from Upper Booth

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