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

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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Start point

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2.37 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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2.48 km

Crash Site Route Marker, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Trail

Easy to follow the signs for directions to the crash site as without them the area is so vast.

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4.04 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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5.84 km

View of the Valley and Stream in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Gorge

7.37 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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8.77 km

Hern Stones

Highlight • Viewpoint

Exposed rock formations.

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9.36 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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11.0 km

View of Mossy Lea Reservoir Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

High up along Crooked Clough, terrific view down the valley of Mossy Lea Reservoir & Glossop, very windy!

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12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.15 km

4.98 km

900 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

862 m

570 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

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Friday 24 April

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Hern Clough

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Bleaklow Head

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The Wain Stones (also known as the Kissing Stones)

Hern Stones

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