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Glossop to Higher Shelf Stones and B-29 crash site loop — Peak District National Park

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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire

Glossop to Higher Shelf Stones and B-29 crash site loop — Peak District National Park

Intermediate

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Glossop to Higher Shelf Stones and B-29 crash site loop — Peak District National Park

04:29

14.8km

490m

Intermediate 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: June 7, 2024

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Train Station

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2.87 km

Doctor's Gate Roman Road at Mossy Lea

Highlight • Historical Site

Great place to cool your feet on a hot day in the crystal clear water under the bridge.

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8.18 km

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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8.39 km

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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8.88 km

Lower Shelf Stones

Highlight • Viewpoint

Interesting rock formations with incredible views of the surrounding hills. From here you may choose to descend into Glossop

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14.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.55 km

5.08 km

2.56 km

1.16 km

460 m

Surfaces

5.09 km

4.47 km

3.25 km

1.66 km

348 m

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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