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Bleaklow Head – The Wain Stones Loop from Glossop

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Bleaklow Head – The Wain Stones Loop from Glossop

Daniel Spiers planned a hike

August 3, 2022

Bleaklow Head – The Wain Stones Loop from Glossop

Hard

07:32

26.2km

3.5km/h

640m

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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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7.06 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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11.4 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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11.6 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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12.8 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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13.3 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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13.6 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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16.2 km

Pennine Way crossing at Snake Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Snake pass. Great place between Kinder plateau and Bleaklow. Bit barren but today it was gorgeous.

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26.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.28 km

6.07 km

5.17 km

3.92 km

2.90 km

866 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

8.35 km

3.05 km

1.73 km

534 m

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Bleaklow Head – The Wain Stones Loop from Glossop

Cock Hill Trig Point

Bleaklow Head

The Wain Stones (also known as the Kissing Stones)

B-29 Superfortress 'Over Exposed' Crash Site and Memorial

Lower Shelf Stones

Higher Shelf Stones Summit and Trig Point

Pennine Way crossing at Snake Pass

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