From which you see how the surrounding shale cliff has collapsed in some previous era. It feels like a hidden vale and the scenery is charming, so you could take your time with this one. I recommend the Silva Expedition compass, its more expensive but a valuable piece of kit! Keep walking until you reach the rock formation The Trinnacles, its easy to spot! The farmer was in his yard with some sheep and kindly let us pass through to reach Snake Road, which meant that we didnt need to follow the footpath to Alport Bridge and walk even further up Snake Road its a horrible road to walk on as the cars fly past! Read more, 7 Fun Peak District Scrambles + BEST Routes. Check prices here for theone month or yearly option with OS Online App. Or check out all our Peak District walking routes here. We nipped over the bridge to get a photo of the Peak and Northern Footpaths green sign and then headed back over the bridge and over the stile into the woods. Resides in Los Angeles, CA . Think before you climb Oldham Mountain Rescue. We quickly plotted this route on the OS map and then set off to walk it! For these walks, there are two maps that cover them OL1 Peak District (Dark Peak Area) andOL24 Peak District (White Peak Area), You can buy a paper map at outdoor shops or shop online at Amazon or Ordnance Survey. Sometimes a lack of planning can have a happy outcome. County/Area - Derbyshire. Catherine Clough, 79. Unfortunately, there are no suitable public transport options for this walk. Managed a team of a dozen editors after serving as editor of . English: Waterfall, Birchen Clough. There is a small wooden bridge which leads to a path heading up the hill out of the woods, then we crossed the road back to the car park. When Im not dragging my husband and 10 year old out on Peak District walks or up mountains, I can be found on my phone, planning my next Geocache walk (and seeing where the nearest pub is!). I started by descending Rimmon Pit Clough and Holme Clough, which are decent enough scrambles in their own right. Before climbing the stile into the old plantation however, we took a faint path along the riverbank which lead to Snake Woodlands. Buchalter, A Professional Corporation. This Dovestone Reservoir walk includes walking alongside the reservoir but also exploring the edges high above it, with epic views! There is a small wooden bridge which leads to a path heading up the hill out of the woods, then we crossed the road back to the car park. If the farmer isnt there youll have to follow the footpath a short distance down to Alport Bridge and then join Snake Road. While in the area I thought Id visit Alport Castles for the first time in years. In both instances you have an Option B if you dont feel comfortable, or if its wet! Aug 2010 - Jan 20143 years 6 months. All Filters. We followed a very faint path round the head of the Clough and over the moor, heading down the hill on quite indistinct paths. Thanks for the inspiration!. Start: top of Snake Pass, or Glossop, or lay-by on B6105 near Reaps Farm. Before climbing the stile into the old plantation however, we took a faint path along the riverbank which lead to Snake Woodlands. Instead of heading across the road down into Snake Woodlands we headed over the stile in the car park and up through the pine and larch plantation. Stage 2 The Trinnacles toChew Reservoir, Stage 4 Alphin Pike to Dove Stone Reservoir (+ car park), *Peak District Walks participates in the Amazon Services Associates Programme, as well as other affiliateprogrammes. Did you know the National Trust signs are called Omega signs?if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-leader-1','ezslot_13',115,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-leader-1-0');There is a gate which leads down the hill (quite steep and very muddy!) Look out for new walks in your inbox soon! Sometimes a lack of planning can have a happy outcome. Im Jo! If you purchase through these, Peak District Walks earn from the qualifying links. Good if you want to feel very, very insignificant in the overall scheme of the universe. So a last minute decision to meet up and clear our heads tu. There is a small fence to negotiate before you enter the wood, and then the path followed the beautiful Lady Clough to the bridge. This part of the walk takes you along the edge past more rock formations on the way before finally turning left at the end to reach Alphin Pike, youll see it first with a stone cairn but the trig point is around the other side. We followed the path of the Roman road down through the fields.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_11',114,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-large-leaderboard-2-0');We reached Heyridge Farm, where the footpath carries on along the farm track to the north-east. The path runs along Lady Clough through the woodlands, then opens out into a clearing with a woodpile and a skip. We nipped over the bridge to get a photo of the Peak and Northern Footpaths green sign and then headed back over the bridge and over the stile into the woods. This was my first scramble in the Peak District and its still one of my favourite routes to Kinder Scout. There is a collapsing path of-sorts most of the way until you join the riverbed nearer the top. I hope this blog will give you some ideas of places to visit in the Peak District and inspire you and your family to head into the great outdoors. This was a bit of an unplanned walk as we had meant to head over to Teggs Nose and White Nancy. Turn right to reach Fairbrook Naze, which looks like a ship's prow from the valley. This was a bit of an unplanned walk as we had meant to head over to Teggs Nose and White Nancy. things improve once in the stream-bed itself, but some thought is still required to successfully exit at the top. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Thanks for stopping by! Brianna Ghey, a transgender girl from Birchwood in Warrington, was found by members of the public as she lay wounded on a path in Culcheth Linear Park at around 3:13pm on Saturday 11 February, and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services a short while later. We quickly plotted this route on the OS map and then set off to walk it! Once youve admired the views from The Trinnacles, continue walking along the edge, the path runs all the way around to Ashway Rocks but its easy to miss the path along the edge. In heavy rain, the route via Birchen Clough may not be passable, during my first visit in February 2020 it was not safe to cross. Facilities: None there is sometimes the Wildman Cafe in the car park but Ive never seen him! Sometimes a lack of planning can have a happy outcome. Id been on a photography course in Snake Woodlands the day before though and they were so magical with the Autumn colours I knew we had to go back. There is a path if you prefer to detour the scramble with this walk. The best technique for a scramble route is to make sure your hands are free and use both your hands and legs to reach the top. I will leave its Grade 3 neighbour, Wilderness Gully East, to more serious scramblers! Our walk starts in Birchen Clough Bridge car park. Read John C. Clough's profile to learn more about them and discover their Best. As most of these routes are actually up the beds of small rivers they are particularly suitable for dry periods. It can be reached by a quick scramble down.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-leader-2','ezslot_16',117,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-leader-2-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_15',118,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-large-mobile-banner-2-0');The path runs alongside Blackden Brook and climbs steadily, getting rockier as you head up. Ask me in the comments. Very rough underfoot, firstly through an old quarry then though the heather & braken. There is a small wooden bridge which leads to a path heading up the hill out of the woods, then we crossed the road back to the car park. JC John C. Clough. Your email address will not be published. Interest increases with height and there is a step at the top that requires a bit of thought but is in fact perfectly doable. Much of the way you walk straight up the smooth rocky bed of the stream, the water never more than ankle deep. I love the hills but hate the heights, so trig bagging is er- fun! Many of the Peak District scrambling routes are in the Dark Peak area and these are the more challenging scrambles due to the nature of the terrain. The entry to the gully is across tricky terrain with many hidden holes. Find out what maps you will need for your trip here. Again, a place to sit and feel immersed in nature. There is a small fence to negotiate before you enter the wood, and then the path followed the beautiful Lady Clough to the bridge. Cross back over to the left when it evens out and climb up the steep (and sometimes boggy) grass slope on the right to join the path at the top, soon reaching the Trinnacle. As Ive been on my own so far Ive stuck religiously to the Grade 1s and yes, generally theyve been perfectly comfortable to tackle solo. The Brook itself looks to fork into two scrambles but we took the right hand fork up.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-leader-3','ezslot_17',119,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-leader-3-0');At the top of the climb we had a snack break then followed the top path round Blackden Edge to the Seal Stones.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-leader-4','ezslot_18',120,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-leader-4-0');We then took a steep descent down the hill next to Gate Side Clough this is very steep! Includes areas such as Kinder Scout, the Wilderness Gullies and Bleaklow, and features both classic (Wilderness Gully East and Wildboar Clough) and lesser known routes. Top tips - Read our useful guides onhiking tips here. Plus we love a scramble, and the Blackden Brook scramble was one we hadnt ticked off yet. View looking SE towards the Raven Stones. The path leads back to the River Ashop, where we crossed the bridge. Here Ive included 7 different scrambles in the Peak District and also included details on the best walks to do these routes. There is a small fence to negotiate before you enter the wood, and then the path followed the beautiful Lady Clough to the bridge.