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This fabulous new route explores high edges, fascinating rock formations, a wooded clough and picturesque dales – a lovely hike on quieter paths above Snake Pass and the winding River Ashop below.
£49.00
On this walk we climb from Fairholmes Visitor Centre, quickly losing the crowds as we cross the River Ashop and head high onto the eastern end of Kinder Scout plateau. We walk the plateau’s northern escarpment, along Blackden Edge, Seal Edge and Fairbrook Naze – it’s high level cruising at over 600m/2000ft with far reaching views. Dropping down onto moorland and the source of the River Ashop, we follow the broadening stream as it tumbles into Ashop Clough. The Clough deepens through woodland along the ‘Snake Path’ until we cross the main road and take a winding path which contours through woods and fields above the valley below. Passing Oyster Clough and Cowms Moor we meet the Rivers Ashop and Alport at their confluence. Here, we strike north up Alport Dale, climbing high onto the edges above Alport Castles – there are extensive limestone rock formations, from which we begin our descent. We take a high moorland track which gradually descends, steepening through woodland above the shores of Ladybower Reservoir as we reach our finishing point back at Fairholmes.
| The Walk | On this walk we climb from Fairholmes Visitor Centre, quickly losing the crowds as we cross the River Ashop and head high onto the eastern end of Kinder Scout plateau. We walk the plateau's northern escarpment, along Blackden Edge, Seal Edge and Fairbrook Naze – it's high level cruising at over 600m/2000ft with far reaching views. Dropping down onto moorland and the source of the River Ashop, we follow the broadening stream as it tumbles into Ashop Clough. The Clough deepens through woodland along the 'Snake Path' until we cross the main road and take a winding path which contours through woods and fields above the valley below. Passing Oyster Clough and Cowms Moor we meet the Rivers Ashop and Alport at their confluence. Here, we strike north up Alport Dale, climbing high onto the edges above Alport Castles – there are extraordinary limestone formations, from which we begin our descent. We take a high moorland track which gradually descends, steepening through woodland above the shores of Ladybower Reservoir as we reach our finishing point back at Fairholmes. |
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We meet in front of the Visitor Centre and Toilets at Fairholmes Visitor Centre Car Park, Ladybower Reservoir, S33 0AQ
Directions
Please see a Google Map showing the location of the Derwent Visitor Centre Car Park here.
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.
There is a takeaway café, toilets and parking at Derwent Visitor Centre but no Wifi or mobile reception. There’s more information about the Derwent Visitor Centre here
Hathersage is 15 minutes minutes drive and has cafes, restaurants, pubs, hotels, shops, a fuel station, train station and accommodation.
See map here.
This is a Tough Walk. Here is our walk difficulty guide >
We have created a separate page of the most frequently asked questions here >
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 >
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