If you are looking for a challenging walk with lots to see, including the Oyster Clough shooting cabin (aka the secret bothy in the Peak District of YouTube fame) and Blackden Brook with all its stunning waterfalls, this could be the walk for you! The path leads back to the River Ashop, where we crossed the bridge. Your personal data will be used to support your experience throughout this website, to manage access to your account, and for other purposes described in our privacy policy. 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. At the head of the clough is the Oyster Clough shooting cabin, touted on YouTube as a secret bothy in the Peak District although judging from the guest books in there its very well visited for somewhere so secret. If youve never tried scrambling before or not sure what it involves please read the section below which explain more about what a scramble route involves. Aug 2010 - Jan 20143 years 6 months. Start: car park at Dove Stones Reservoir (alternatively Crowden, and approach via Laddow Rocks). This was my first scramble in the Peak District and its still one of my favourite routes to Kinder Scout. If youre new to scrambling or even been doing it a while, I would always recommend you scramble up instead of down. The sections leading up to the scramble can be boggy/muddy in places, especially after lots of rain! This was a bit of an unplanned walk as we had meant to head over to Teggs Nose and White Nancy. We then took a steep descent down the hill next to Gate Side Clough this is very steep! Unfortunately, there are no suitable public transport options for this walk. 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I was just glad to have it to ourselves. 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. This is more of a steep rocky path but if youre not used to steep ascents/descents it will feel like a scramble as youll want to use your hands on the way up (or down). The path leads back to the River Ashop, where we crossed the bridge. Your email address will not be published. Change). 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! The path leads back to the River Ashop, where we crossed the bridge. At the woods turn right, follow the path, turn right through a gate and walk downhill. 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.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-medrectangle-4','ezslot_8',111,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-medrectangle-4-0');At the head of the clough is the Oyster Clough shooting cabin, touted on YouTube as a secret bothy in the Peak District although judging from the guest books in there its very well visited for somewhere so secret. Ask me in the comments. Plus we love a scramble, and the Blackden Brook scramble was one we hadnt ticked off yet. Check prices here for the one-month or annual option with OS Online App. Are you looking for some brilliant Peak District scrambles to add some extra adventure into your walk? Crowden Clough Scramble (Via Grindslow Knoll) From Barber Booth | 6-Mile Route. Our walk starts in Birchen Clough Bridge car park. The path runs along Lady Clough through the woodlands, then opens out into a clearing with a woodpile and a skip. A relatively easy walk for the majority of this route (until you reach the scramble) from Hollinsclough. 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 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. Sometimes a lack of planning can have a happy outcome. The path runs along Lady Clough through the woodlands, then opens out into a clearing with a woodpile and a skip. The path runs along Lady Clough through the woodlands, then opens out into a clearing with a woodpile and a skip. Have bookmarked to walk! 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!). A link to set a new password will be sent to your email address. It feels like a hidden vale and the scenery is charming, so you could take your time with this one. Start: car-park on B6105 by Woodhead Resevoir. There are rocks to climb over and in Autumn these can be wet and slippery from rain, so take care. We always recommend you wear appropriate footwear to avoid injuries and to take a paper map and compass on your walks. Since scrambling is the next level before climbing, a scramble routes would naturally follows the way someone would climb up. (LogOut/ Go to GPS File. 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. 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! Near the top your scramble up through rocks to reach the edge path. There are rocks to climb over and in Autumn these can be wet and slippery from rain, so take care. The scramble initially skirts an attractive waterfall, then takes a smaller cascade more directly, before finally heading towards the summit of Bleaklow along the rocky bed of Dowstone Clough. Best Kinder Scout Walks | Guides and GPX Files . Keep to the lower path and follow the track. Others named Kevin Clough. I started by descending Rimmon Pit Clough and Holme Clough, which are decent enough scrambles in their own right. Thanks for the inspiration!. 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. 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. Note on an earlier trip this section was impossible to cross due to heavy rain (see photo below). I will leave its Grade 3 neighbour, Wilderness Gully East, to more serious scramblers! Visit ourhiking recommendations page, (footwear, clothes + kit). A faint path (bit of a scramble) leads up the LH side of Birchen Clough to Raven Stones Brow. All Filters. Ideal parking spots as described, though note you will need to get lucky at some of the lay-bys: This is an entry-level scramble up a narrowing valley rising to the plateau edge. Im Jo! 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. We quickly plotted this route on the OS map and then set off to walk it! 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). For online maps, I recommend OS Online App (I have been using it for many years and it is worth getting if you want to start walking more). Check the weather for your walk location and hills. You can say thank you and buy me a coffee here. This area was recently badly burnt in a fire so make your way through then pick up the path. This was a bit of an unplanned walk as we had meant to head over to Teggs Nose and White Nancy. From Ashway Rocks head on the same level in a southerly direction and youll pick up the path. I also blog about our UK camping trips, UK day trips, walks around Yorkshire and more. There is a small fence to negotiate before you enter the wood, and then the path followed the beautiful Lady Clough to the bridge. Start on the left hand side, shortly cross over to the right at t. These can be fun during a dry spell in summer, so recently Ive been exploring some lines new to me in the northern Peak District. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. *Peak District Walks participates in the Amazon Services Associates Programme, as well as other affiliateprogrammes. There is a small fence to negotiate before you enter the wood, and then the path followed the beautiful Lady Clough to the bridge. 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. 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. Managed a team of a dozen editors after serving as editor of . 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. We had a quick snack break and Hols signed the book for us (I get her to do most of my admin now ;)! The path runs along Lady Clough through the woodlands, then opens out into a clearing with a woodpile and a skip. Plus we love a scramble, and the Blackden Brook scramble was one we hadnt ticked off yet. Location: Alport Castles near Ladybower Reservoir. Walk almost to the end, near some huge boulders and before the gate turn right onto the path winding down, then take any path on the right so youre walking alongside the stream (Chew Brook). 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. Once across follow Birchen Clough uphill, there are a few scramble sections, including one challenging one next to the waterfall. 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. Pub Snake Inn. Los Angeles, California. It can be reached by a quick scramble down. This was a bit of an unplanned walk as we had meant to head over to Teggs Nose and White Nancy. This is at no extra cost to you. 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. 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. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. There are rocks to climb over and in Autumn these can be wet and slippery from rain, so take care. In places the rock is covered in a pleasant spongy moss; in fact going barefoot could be an option here! There is also a second car park atDove Stone Reservoir, Greenfield which is a paid car park. 22 Jun. There is a small fence to negotiate before you enter the wood, and then the path followed the beautiful Lady Clough to the bridge. At the bottom of the road, turn right and walk across the reservoir, at the end youll see a footpath leading off to the left.
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