Bleaklow Bomber Family Walk - Peak Walking Adventures

Description

This unique adventure is a search for the 1948 site of a B-29 Superfortress US Air Force bomber which tragically struck Bleaklow Hill in mist. Remnants of the aircraft’s engines, undercarriage and wings remain. We’ll provide a map and compass and learn some easy navigation skills so you can find the aircraft – there’s a reward for when you find it! We learn about the bomber’s sad story and explore the surrounding moorland including Higher Shelf Stones, a dramatic escarpment with far reaching views from over 2000 feet. This is a great walk for young families who want an adventure with learning and history.

Things you might want to consider – just ask when you book:

We can often be flexible on timings and route depending on the age and ability of your party and the weather.
Subject to agreement you may be able to bring your family dog too!

Additional information

The Walk	This unique adventure is a search for the 1948 site of a B-29 Superfortress US Air Force bomber which tragically struck Bleaklow Hill in mist. Remnants of the aircraft's engines, undercarriage and wings remain. We'll provide a map and compass and learn some easy navigation skills so you can find the aircraft – there's a reward for when you find it! We learn about the bomber's sad story and explore the surrounding moorland including Higher Shelf Stones, a dramatic escarpment with far reaching views from over 2000 feet. This is a great walk for young families who want an adventure with learning and history.
Walk Date	Thursday 4 April 2024: 1-2 adults and 1-2 children £79

The Walk

This unique adventure is a search for the 1948 site of a B-29 Superfortress US Air Force bomber which tragically struck Bleaklow Hill in mist. Remnants of the aircraft's engines, undercarriage and wings remain. We'll provide a map and compass and learn some easy navigation skills so you can find the aircraft – there's a reward for when you find it! We learn about the bomber's sad story and explore the surrounding moorland including Higher Shelf Stones, a dramatic escarpment with far reaching views from over 2000 feet. This is a great walk for young families who want an adventure with learning and history.

Walk Date

Thursday 4 April 2024: 1-2 adults and 1-2 children £79

What’s included?

Included

Qualified Mountain Leader or Hill and Moorland Leader with Outdoor First Aid Qualifications.
Guiding throughout the day with briefing advice and support to ensure your safety.
Narrative on local points of interest, wildlife, geology, history and culture.
Optional photography of your day which can be shared with you.
The option of a free, return lift from a station or bus stop to the start of your walk to encourage sustainable travel. We can only arrange this if we have spare space in our vehicle and the pick-up point is reasonably close to your walk. Ask us when you book.

Not Included:

Parking or transport costs associated with your walk.
Essential walking kit or food.
Navigation equipment and maps for Navigation Courses (we will help if we have spares).

What to Bring

Here’s an Essential Kit Kist for all our walks >

Meeting and Parking

We’ll Meet at 0930. We’ll arrange to meet you in Hathersage or Glossop depending on where you are travelling from. We’ll travel together or in convoy to park at the summit of the A57 Snake Pass (between Glossop and Ladybower Reservoir) so that we have a short manageable climb to the aircraft.

Coming by Bus or Train?
We’re keen to support public transport use and reduce emissions. If you’re arriving reasonably nearby, we’ll give you a free lift. Ask us when you book.

Facilities

There are no facilities at the summit of Snake Pass. Our meet points in either Hathersage or Glossop are locations with cafés, pubs, shops, accommodation and toilets. The nearest train stations are Glossop, Bamford or Hathersage. See map of the area here

Walk Difficulty

This is a Moderate Walk. (Harder for children under 10).

Here is our walk difficulty guide >

FAQs

We have created a separate page of the most frequently asked questions here >

Accommodation

Click here to see a Google map of accommodation near this walks start.

We have also created a page of Peak District accommodation we recommend here >

Respect, Protect and Enjoy!

We all want to respect, protect and enjoy the fragile upland environments where we walk, so that they can be enjoyed by generations to come. Following The Countryside Code really helps…

Respect:

Be considerate to those living in, working in and enjoying the countryside
Leave gates and property as you find them
Do not block access to gateways or driveways when parking
Be nice, say hello, share the space
Follow local signs and keep to marked paths unless wider access is available

Protect:

Take your litter home – leave no trace of your visit
Do not light fires and only have BBQs where signs say you can
Always keep dogs under control and in sight
Dog poo – bag it and bin it – any public waste bin will do
Care for nature – do not cause damage or disturbance

Enjoy:

Check your route and local conditions
Plan your adventure – know what to expect and what you can do
Enjoy your visit, have fun, make a memory

Want to know more?

Sustainability – our actions and fund raising to support the local environment, communities and economy.
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