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Bleaklow Head – Cock Hill Trig Point loop from Glossop

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Bleaklow Head – Cock Hill Trig Point loop from Glossop

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Bleaklow Head – Cock Hill Trig Point loop from Glossop

06:00

20.6km

540m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Tips

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.91 km

Hern Clough

Highlight • Waterfall

There is a small but fantastic picnic spot at the coordinates below - it’s on the north bank of the stream, beside a small waterfall. Requires sure-footedness to walk carefully down the bank from the path.
(53.4495983, -1.8548032)

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9.83 km

Hern Stones

Highlight • Viewpoint

Exposed rock formations.

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10.6 km

Higher Shelf Stones Summit and Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

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10.8 km

B-29 Superfortress 'Over Exposed' Crash Site and Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Here lies the wreckage of B-29 Superfortress Overexposed of the 16th photographic reconnaissance squadron usaf. which tragically crashed whilst decending through cloud on 3rd November 1948 killing all 13 crewmembers. …

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11.9 km

The Wain Stones (also known as the Kissing Stones)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice big rocks, nearly nicked them as they would look great in my rockery!

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12.3 km

Bleaklow Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

This rugged moorland plateau affords a real sense of solitude and breathtaking panoramic views. Bleaklow Head, standing at 2,077 feet (633 m) high, is one of three summits on this …

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15.9 km

Ruined Shooting Cabin on Cock Hill

Highlight • Structure

A great bit of shelter from the wind on Cock Hill

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16.8 km

Cock Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice walk up from Old Glossop. Nothing technical, although when wet the rocks/slabs at the bottom through the first gate can be very slippy. On a clear day the views are spectacular.

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20.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.96 km

6.52 km

3.18 km

1.72 km

205 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

3.10 km

1.96 km

1.83 km

1.76 km

850 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 23 June

28°C

16°C

0 %

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Bleaklow Head – Cock Hill Trig Point loop from Glossop

Hern Clough

Hern Stones

Higher Shelf Stones Summit and Trig Point

B-29 Superfortress 'Over Exposed' Crash Site and Memorial

The Wain Stones (also known as the Kissing Stones)

Bleaklow Head

Ruined Shooting Cabin on Cock Hill

Cock Hill Trig Point

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