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Torside Reservoir – Bleaklow Head loop from Crowden

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Torside Reservoir – Bleaklow Head loop from Crowden

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Torside Reservoir – Bleaklow Head loop from Crowden

04:51

16.1km

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: July 22, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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338 m

Torside Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Torside Reservoir is the largest artificial lake in Longdendale, north Derbyshire, England. It was built by John Frederick Bateman between April 1849 and July 1864 as part of the Longdendale …

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1.10 km

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 …

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4.77 km

View of the Valley and Stream in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Gorge

6.30 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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7.65 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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7.83 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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8.42 km

Hern Stones

Highlight • Viewpoint

Exposed rock formations.

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9.51 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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16.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.76 km

5.91 km

1.41 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

2.62 km

2.16 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Comments

November 18, 2023,Blemheim plane crash via pennie way over to B29 plane crash site

I didn't make it on this run to the B29 crash site but was very close so this route will get you near it

October 13, 2021,Torside Clough to Bleaklow & B-29 Crash Site

Very very boggy at the top as you approach the Wain Stones and even worse as you head to Bleaklow and the B-29 Crash Site. Paths are partial and come and go. With the app you can keep going in the general direction so really helps. Please take caution otherwise!

April 7, 2023,Torside Reservoir to Higher Shelf Stones via B29 Superfortress wreckage

Tough hike, no real discernible paths off the main pennine way... thank goodness for GPS!

Komoot and Garmin worked well together to get us to the B29 crash site but it's not always clear which way to go or if there's a path! Lots of peat bogs too so care is needed!

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Torside Reservoir – Bleaklow Head loop from Crowden

Torside Reservoir

Torside Reservoir

View of the Valley and Stream in Peak District National Park

The Wain Stones (also known as the Kissing Stones)

Higher Shelf Stones Summit and Trig Point

B-29 Superfortress 'Over Exposed' Crash Site and Memorial

Hern Stones

Bleaklow Head

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