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May 25, 2021
Bleaklow Head – Bleaklow Head Loop from Glossop
Hard
05:03
17.3km
3.4km/h
470m
470m
Overview
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Waypoints
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Start point
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6.71 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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2
6.99 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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3
8.08 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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4
8.28 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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17.3 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.89 km
5.29 km
4.42 km
574 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
6.67 km
5.63 km
3.43 km
1.24 km
299 m
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