Wharncliffe Crags – Wharncliffe Crags loop from Wharncliffe Crags

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Wharncliffe Crags – Wharncliffe Crags loop from Wharncliffe Crags

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Wharncliffe Crags – Wharncliffe Crags loop from Wharncliffe Crags

01:47

6.28km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.71 km

Wharncliffe Crags

Highlight • Natural Monument

Wharncliffe Crags is a gritstone escarpment north-west of Sheffield and a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The area spans several miles and includes Wharncliffe Woods, home to diverse wildlife …

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2.95 km

Wharncliffe Crags

Highlight • Viewpoint

Gorgeous views but very windy!

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3.26 km

Wharncliffe Crags Viewpoint

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It's not easy to get up there. It's a tough fire road type climb 80% of the way then through a gate on to a single track trail that takes …

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3.67 km

View of Wharncliffe Heath Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.19 km

Pond

Highlight • Natural

A small, nice pond just off the main trail but easy to miss.

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6.14 km

Milestone: Manchester 26 Miles / Huddersfield 15 Miles

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On the banking of a T junction at the brow of a hill and set back from the road.

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6.19 km

Cundy Cross

Highlight • Monument

From Historic England website: Although missing its cross shaft and head, the Cundy Cross is a good example of a probable medieval wayside cross associated with an ancient crossroads.
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6.28 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.18 km

1.88 km

236 m

Surfaces

3.70 km

1.45 km