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Bleaklow Head – B-29 Crash Site (Bleaklow) loop from Crowden

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Bleaklow Head – B-29 Crash Site (Bleaklow) loop from Crowden

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Bleaklow Head – B-29 Crash Site (Bleaklow) loop from Crowden

04:53

16.2km

490m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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Torside Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Torside Reservoir was constructed by John Frederick Bateman from 1849 to 1864 to supply water to Greater Manchester. The Trans Penine Trail runs around the reservoir taking the route of the first railway line to link Manchester and Sheffield. Located in the Peak District National Park, their are toilets and picnic benches at the reservoir.

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View of the Valley and Stream in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Gorge

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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 plateau and is marked by a huge cairn. You experience excellent views over the peat bog and gritstone landscape here.

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Hern Stones

Highlight • Viewpoint

Exposed rock formations.

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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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8.63 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. The aircraft was on a routine flight from RAF Scampton to American AFB Burtonwood. It is doubtful the crew ever saw the ground.

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