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Hern Stones – Bleaklow Head loop from Snake Pass

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Hern Stones – Bleaklow Head loop from Snake Pass

Hard

36

runners

Hern Stones – Bleaklow Head loop from Snake Pass

02:02

16.6km

480m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

9 m

Snake Pass Layby

Highlight • Parking

Quick side trip on Pennine Way to Bleaklow

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2

2.42 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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3

2.60 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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4

3.19 km

Hern Stones

Highlight • Viewpoint

Exposed rock formations.

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5

3.76 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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6

4.08 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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7

6.29 km

Torside Castle Earthwork

Highlight • Viewpoint

An earthen mound. Not sure what the history to this is. Can see skyscrapers of Manchester city centre off in the distance

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8

12.4 km

Doctor's Gate Roman Road at Mossy Lea

Highlight • Historical Site

Great place to cool your feet on a hot day in the crystal clear water under the bridge.

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B

16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.25 km

2.85 km

2.15 km

1.96 km

178 m

147 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.10 km

3.39 km

2.99 km

832 m

812 m

462 m

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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