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August 1, 2021
Bleaklow Head – The Wain Stones Loop from Upper Booth
Moderate
02:29
8.86km
3.6km/h
170m
170m
Overview
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Waypoints
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Start point
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2.72 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)
(53.4495983, -1.8548032)
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2
4.35 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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3
4.61 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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4
5.72 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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5
5.83 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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8.86 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.34 km
1.51 km
Surfaces
3.38 km
1.92 km
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