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Bleaklow Head – The Wain Stones Loop from Old Glossop

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Bleaklow Head – The Wain Stones Loop from Old Glossop

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July 23, 2022

Bleaklow Head – The Wain Stones Loop from Old Glossop

Hard

06:06

19.9km

3.3km/h

690m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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5.05 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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5.31 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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7.18 km

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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16.8 km

Cock Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice walk up from Old Glossop. Nothing technical, although when wet the rocks/slabs at the bottom through the first gate can be very slippy. On a clear day the views are spectacular.

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19.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.94 km

8.21 km

2.39 km

283 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

2.08 km

1.93 km

1.30 km

170 m

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Bleaklow Head – The Wain Stones Loop from Old Glossop

Bleaklow Head

The Wain Stones (also known as the Kissing Stones)

Hern Clough

Cock Hill Trig Point

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