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Start of the journey up to view the B29 crash site.

Climbing Snake Pass westwards from Ladybower Reservoir on the A57 is a long, steady ascent through classic Peak District moorland, demanding rhythm and endurance rather than explosive power. Settle in for the extended effort as the average gradient is only around 3-4%, though some sections might steepen temporarily to perhaps 6-8%. Experience the vast, open scenery unfolding around you as you gain height. The defining challenge here is often less the gradient and more the significant exposure to wind sweeping across the high moors, so be prepared to battle the elements on this scenic but often demanding A-road climb towards the summit.

Not so much hard as gruelling. This alpine-style climb with a long lead-in will force you to find a tempo and stick to it since the gradient deviates little until the top, steepest few hundred metres. The sense of achievement upon reaching the flat summit plateau is rewarded with fantastic views (or dense cloud and a significant drop in temperature due to the exposed position) across some of Derbyshire's finest empty moorland over Bleaklow, back towards the Kinder plateau and ahead down into Glossop. The surface is generally excellent, although traffic can be intimidating, especially in busy summer months.

Parking bothsides of the road and its free usually not tge case in derbyshire now.

Known to have an icecream van on weekends!

This would be an absolutely fantastic ride especially riding up from Glossop if it wasn’t for the traffic that speed way to fast. I’ve done this route twice, once when the road was closed, I will not do it again with traffic.

Absolutely stunning climb from Ladybower side. Really busy with cars that drive way too fast up this road but when the rare opportunity arises that this road closes, go for it. Can descend all the way into Glossop before turning round and retracing your tracks. If the wind is howling, this is one to avoid as the top is really exposed.

Amazing views up here and this pass is far less busy than many of the others. Highly recommend this road in either direction!