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Laddow Rocks – Black Chew Head Summit Cairn loop from Crowden

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Laddow Rocks – Black Chew Head Summit Cairn loop from Crowden

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Laddow Rocks – Black Chew Head Summit Cairn loop from Crowden

02:39

8.23km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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813 m

Weir and Bridge at Peak District National Park

Highlight • Structure

A walkway over the weir. Access from the west is over a locked gate but from the east there are no restrictions.

Tip by

1.43 km

View of Crowden Brook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sure the views are great couldn't get any today as it was too foggy 😔

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1.96 km

View back to Bleaklow and Tor Side

Highlight • River

Absolutely a photographers dream

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2.50 km

Oakenclough Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

A fabulous little waterfall cascading down Oakenclough Brook.

Tip by

3.02 km

Laddow Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Laddow Rocks is a sheer rocky outcrop that affords splendid views over the rugged moorland. Take care near the edge!

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3.30 km

View of Longdendale Valley from the Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

A lovely spot for a well deserved cuppa.

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3.91 km

Black Chew Head Summit Cairn

Highlight • Natural Monument

Black Chew Head has a few claims to fame. It is the county top for Oldham Unitary Authority and the highest point in Greater Manchester. It is also the source …

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6.97 km

Harry Phillips Memorial Cairn

Highlight • Historical Site

Memorial Cairn at the side of a plantation of trees planted in 1980 to remember Harry
Philips, by his friends of the Manchester Rambling club.

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8.23 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.40 km

1.03 km

556 m

234 m

Surfaces

6.97 km

606 m

304 m

273 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 28 May

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Laddow Rocks – Black Chew Head Summit Cairn loop from Crowden

Weir and Bridge at Peak District National Park

View of Crowden Brook

View back to Bleaklow and Tor Side

Oakenclough Waterfall

Laddow Rocks

View of Longdendale Valley from the Cliffs

Black Chew Head Summit Cairn

Harry Phillips Memorial Cairn

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