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Bleaklow Head – Hern Stones loop from Snake Pass

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Bleaklow Head – Hern Stones loop from Snake Pass

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Bleaklow Head – Hern Stones loop from Snake Pass

05:12

17.9km

310m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.31 km for 2.51 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.24 km

Alport Moor

Peak

10.9 km

Bleaklow Stones

Highlight • Natural

Fabulous gritstone formations. Look out for the Anvil Stone!

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11.2 km

Bleaklow Stones

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful place for a bite to eat with amazing views

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13.6 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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13.9 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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14.5 km

Hern Stones

Highlight • Viewpoint

Exposed rock formations.

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15.3 km

Crash Site Route Marker, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Trail

Easy to follow the signs for directions to the crash site as without them the area is so vast.

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15.4 km

There is a small but fantastic picnic spot at the coordinates below - it’s on the north bank of the stream, beside a small waterfall. Requires sure-footedness to walk carefully down the bank from the path.
(53.4495983, -1.8548032)

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16.0 km

Snake Pass Summit to Devil's Dyke — Pennine Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This walk is fab for getting parked and to the start very easy. The start is extremely open so can be pretty windy! This path is gorgeous to start on, really easy to follow.

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17.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.86 km

5.66 km

2.81 km

2.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

4.78 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

16°C

9°C

92 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Bleaklow Head – Hern Stones loop from Snake Pass

Bleaklow Stones

Bleaklow Stones

Bleaklow Head

The Wain Stones (also known as the Kissing Stones)

Hern Stones

Crash Site Route Marker, Peak District National Park

Hern Clough

Snake Pass Summit to Devil's Dyke — Pennine Way

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