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Stage 3: Standedge to Calder Valley — Pennine Way

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Stage 3: Standedge to Calder Valley — Pennine Way

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May 23, 2019

Stage 3: Standedge to Calder Valley — Pennine Way

Hard

06:22

23.4km

3.7km/h

230m

520m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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482 m

Standedge Trig Point and View of Castleshaw Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Standedge is an escarpment that has been a major moorland crossing point since Roman times, possibly even earlier. The area is not highly populated and affords a real sense of solitude. There are some excellent views here, too.

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1.54 km

View of Castleshaw Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Perched in an elevated position just north of the renowned Peak District National Park, the breathtaking views from this vantage point unveil a rugged moorland landscape.

Here, amidst the undulating hills, lies the mesmerising Castleshaw Reservoir, a tranquil oasis that adds a touch of serenity to the dramatic surroundings.

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8.58 km

Blackstone Edge trig point and Robin Hood's Bed

Highlight • Natural Monument

Whilst it might not be the tallest at 1,549 feet (472 m), Blackstone Edge commands a fine view over the landscape and is a lovely place to experience some solitude. To the left, you see Manchester skyscrapers soar in the distance. To the right, you can see West Yorkshire, Huddersfield and beyond.

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19.4 km

Stoodley Pike Monument

Highlight • Monument

Stoodley Pike Monument is a stone obelisk monument erected in 1856 to mark the end of the Crimean War. It sits atop a 1,300-foot (396 m) hill and commands attention for miles around. It's a pleasant walk up Stoodley Pike and you are treated to breathtaking views from the summit ridge over Todmorden, Hebden Bridge and the Calder Valley.

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23.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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14.2 km

8.75 km

336 m

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

7.96 km

843 m

574 m

336 m

117 m

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Stage 3: Standedge to Calder Valley — Pennine Way

Standedge Trig Point and View of Castleshaw Reservoir

View of Castleshaw Reservoir

Blackstone Edge trig point and Robin Hood's Bed

Stoodley Pike Monument

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