document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ). 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!). (LogOut/ You can descend sooner on the section of the walk to Alphin Pike but this is a steep scramble down and wont save you much time. UKH Hills - Scrambles in the Dark Peak (summer) Scrambles in the Dark Peak (summer) Info Map of Routes Stats Photos Share Contributed by Iain Thow Dec/14 - This public hilllist has been seen 13,107 times All the routes from the Cicerone Scrambles in the Dark Peak by Tom Corker and Terry Sleaford. From the lower car park, take the path down the steps through the woods, go through a narrow stone stile then a gate and turn left onto the road with Dove Stone Reservoir on your right. Read more here. The path leads back to the River Ashop, where we crossed the bridge. 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. Resides in Los Angeles, CA. This can get busy at weekends so be sure to get there early. 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! And you also have the bonus of the Dark Peak area being more gritstone rocks, which is a grippy rock so perfect for scrambling, providing youre wearing the right footwear! Birchen Clough (Chew Valley) Start: lay-by on A635 at SE 051 063 I don't know the area around Saddleworth at all well, but this first excursion will have me back soon enough. Birchen Clough is a series of waterfalls in the Chew Valley, on the edge of the Peak District (so definitely counts as one of the Peak District waterfalls!). I tackled the most westerly of them and found it at the more challenging end of Grade 1. As you begin the climb break off the main path and just follow the river. Keep walking along to Bramleys Cot, a ruined building (theres no roof but it will give you shelter from the wind in bad weather) and from here its about another 2 km to Chew Reservoir. If you purchase through these, Peak District Walks earn from the qualifying links. Sometimes a lack of planning can have a happy outcome. Please get in touch and I will happily help with your walk. 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! If you purchase through these, Peak District Walks earn from the qualifying links. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); OS Online App one month or yearly option. Plus we love a scramble, and the Blackden Brook scramble was one we hadnt ticked off yet. Catherine Clough, 79. A link to set a new password will be sent to your email address. Check the weather for your walk location and hills. The path winds its way through the trees before reaching a stile where we headed up the hill over Alport Moor in the direction of Oyster Clough. The path runs along Lady Clough through the woodlands, then opens out into a clearing with a woodpile and a skip. For this, Ive been grateful for Cicerones handy Scrambles in the Dark Peak book (from which the title of the blog is shamelessly taken): Still working my way through the book, but here are a few reports/tips from what Ive done so far. There are 5 Wilderness Gullies at the head of Chew Valley, and these north-facing slopes have a pretty serious feel. There are rocks to climb over and in Autumn these can be wet and slippery from rain, so take care. There is a small fence to negotiate before you enter the wood, and then the path followed the beautiful Lady Clough to the bridge. 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! We headed for the sheepfold, where there is a stile leading to the footpath running adjacent to Cowms Moor and the former quarry or landslide which has made some peculiar looking spoil heaps there. 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. And dont forget your compass, I recommend the Silva Expeditionor the Silva Classic compass. 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. There is parking for literally 1 car at Alport Bridge and seeing the lay-by unusually empty was too good an opportunity to miss! Near the top your scramble up through rocks to reach the edge path. We then took a steep descent down the hill next to Gate Side Clough this is very steep! I also blog about our UK camping trips, UK day trips, walks around Yorkshire and more. This Dovestone Reservoir walk includes walking alongside the reservoir but also exploring the edges high above it, with epic views! Ask me in the comments below. Unfortunately, there are no suitable public transport options for this walk. When we did this walk the rain started as soon as we entered the Brook, stayed for the duration of our climb and as soon as we hit the top the sun came out and it was a beautiful day again! We headed for the sheepfold, where there is a stile leading to the footpath running adjacent to Cowms Moor and the former quarry or landslide which has made some peculiar looking spoil heaps there. Dovestone Reservoir walk from near Greenfield, Dovestone Reservoir + Trinnacles walk map, Stage 1 Binn Green car park to The Trinnacles, Stage 2 The Trinnacles to Chew Reservoir, Stage 4 Alphin Pike to Dove Stone Reservoir (+ car park). Check out the 7 YHAs in the Peak Districtand find the best walks direct from your accommodation. Here's the route for this circular walk around Ashway Moss and The Trinnacle, set on the edge of the Peak District. Please note 'Peak District Walks' accepts no liability for any injuries or accidents resulting from walking our routes. 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. I was just glad to have it to ourselves. JC John C. Clough. From Ashway Rocks head on the same level in a southerly direction and youll pick up the path. 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. The path leads back to the River Ashop, where we crossed the bridge. Oyster Clough Cabin Walk Map:Parking:Birchen Clough Bridge car park, Snake Road, near Glossop (nearest postcode S33 0AB)Facilities: None there is sometimes the Wildman Cafe in the car park but Ive never seen him!Walk Time: 5-6 hoursDifficulty:Distance: 8.5 miles (13.8km)Trig PointsBagged: NonePeak District PeaksBagged: NonePeak District EthelsBagged: NoneBlackden Brook Scramble Walk Map:If you want to try some other Peak District scrambles, why not try:Crowden Clough to Kinder Scout WalkTorside Clough ScrambleMiddle Black Clough Waterfall and Bleaklow StonesHigher Shelf Stones via Ashton Clough ScrambleKinder Downfall Walk via Nether Red Brook Scramble. The path runs along Lady Clough through the woodlands, then opens out into a clearing with a woodpile and a skip. Nat Park - Peak District - Kinder Scout Edale. Note on an earlier trip this section was impossible to cross due to heavy rain (see photo below). Welcome to The Wandering Wildflower, an outdoors lifestyle blog focusing on family walks in the Peak District, a place we love exploring. Need more help planning your Peak District trip? From which you see how the surrounding shale cliff has collapsed in some previous era. The best place to start this walk to complete the Grindsbrook scramble route is from Edale. I was just glad to have it to ourselves. All the walks on the website are created using OS Maps Online + you can download them to the OS Maps App. When we did this walk the rain started as soon as we entered the Brook, stayed for the duration of our climb and as soon as we hit the top the sun came out and it was a beautiful day again! Want new walks in your inbox? Ive been exploring 3 main areas of the Dark Peak Kinder, Bleaklow and the Chew Valley. Route Map & Profile. 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! Sometimes a lack of planning can have a happy outcome. There are no other facilities on the walk. 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. Fancy trying some walks in other parts of the Peak District? A few hundred metres after the waterfall youll need to look for the path on the opposite side of the clough, and cross at this point (SE 04023 04580). Here you will find details on how to get to the start of the walk, parking details, route information, map and GPX file, plus a detailed step-by-step guide of the walk. Check prices here for theone month or yearly option with OS Online App. The path up Grindsbrook starts with a path, then begins to somewhat disappear as you pick the best route up. Its all so engaging that time just passes it doesnt really feel like youre putting effort into climbing a mountain. Around this spot (SE 03311 04800) theres a path that goes over the moor but keep to the edge to walk past Ashway Rocks. The map for this walk is OL1 Peak District (Dark Peak Area), Check prices here for standard maps or waterproof mapsOrdnance Surveyor Amazon UK. Top tips - Read our useful guides onhiking tips here. We reached Heyridge Farm, where the footpath carries on along the farm track to the north-east. This was a real discovery. The Peak District has several scramble routes, due to the rocky nature of the terrain many scrambles are in the Dark Peak area, which makes sense. If in doubt and its your first time on a route, scramble up not down! Go over here, through a gate then another gate and alongside Greenfield Reservoir, on your left. AOL. County/Area - Derbyshire. Change). Remember to do it at the end of the walk too. Before climbing the stile into the old plantation however, we took a faint path along the riverbank which lead to Snake Woodlands. Drop your email below and I'll send you some ideas for walks you can try. There is a small fence to negotiate before you enter the wood, and then the path followed the beautiful Lady Clough to the bridge. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); Hello! Walk until you reach the dam (where you turned off at the start), turn left to walk across then go left at the end and up the road (that you started on) and look for the footpath on the right, through the narrow gap in the wall and head back up the steps through the woods to the car park. The path leads back to the River Ashop, where we crossed the bridge.
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