Crowden Clough Scramble (Via Grindslow Knoll) From Barber Booth | 6-Mile Route. 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. There is a small fence to negotiate before you enter the wood, and then the path followed the beautiful Lady Clough to the bridge. If you purchase through these, Peak District Walks earn from the qualifying links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This was a bit of an unplanned walk as we had meant to head over to Teggs Nose and White Nancy. Plus we love a scramble, and the Blackden Brook scramble was one we hadnt ticked off yet. Birchen Clough (Chew Valley) Start: lay-by on A635 at SE 051 063 I don't know the area around Saddleworth at all well, but this first excursion will have me back soon enough. Ask me in the comments below. Sometimes a lack of planning can have a happy outcome. Here Ive included 7 different scrambles in the Peak District and also included details on the best walks to do these routes. A link to set a new password will be sent to your email address. For this, Ive been grateful for Cicerones handy Scrambles in the Dark Peak book (from which the title of the blog is shamelessly taken): Still working my way through the book, but here are a few reports/tips from what Ive done so far. This was a bit of an unplanned walk as we had meant to head over to Teggs Nose and White Nancy. There is a small fence to negotiate before you enter the wood, and then the path followed the beautiful Lady Clough to the bridge. Plus we love a scramble, and the Blackden Brook scramble was one we hadnt ticked off yet. We walked up Snake Road for half a mile until we reached a lay-by with National Trust Blackden View Farm signs. This is at no extra cost to you. I picked my way up various folds in the landscape and headed for the central Tower which involves a minor scramble to sit on the top. This popular route up the south side of Kinder is more a bouldery walk, but does have a couple of interesting scrambling sections near the top, one of which graces the front cover of the book above. Again the scramble section is near the top of the Kinder Plateau on this route. Required fields are marked *. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Thank you very much . This can get busy at weekends so be sure to get there early. Its another quieter route up to the summit and when you pop out on the top which intersects the Pennine Way trail between Kinder Low and Kinder Downfall you might be surprised when you see all the people! Author - Lou Johnson. At the top its easy to visit the three-pronged rock tower known as The Trinnacle apparently its possible to sit on top but I wasnt getting that close on my own! November 14, 2022 CIRCULAR WALKS, MEDIUM WALKS 4-9 MILES, PEAK DISTRICT WALKS. I love the hills but hate the heights, so trig bagging is er- fun! Ive been exploring 3 main areas of the Dark Peak Kinder, Bleaklow and the Chew Valley. Im Jo! Are you looking for some brilliant Peak District scrambles to add some extra adventure into your walk? Our walk starts in Birchen Clough Bridge car park. 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. Read more here. In both instances you have an Option B if you dont feel comfortable, or if its wet! We quickly plotted this route on the OS map and then set off to walk it! Kevin Clough Operations Manager at Landed Arvada, CO. Kevin Clough Landscape & Commercial Snow Removal . When we did this walk the rain started as soon as we entered the Brook, stayed for the duration of our climb and as soon as we hit the top the sun came out and it was a beautiful day again! November 14, 2022 CIRCULAR WALKS, MEDIUM WALKS 4-9 MILES, PEAK DISTRICT WALKS This 8.5 mile Peak District walk starts from Birchen Clough Bridge car park and heads up Alport Moor to find the Oyster Clough shooting cabin before heading across the valley and scrambling up Blackden Brook onto the Kinder Plateau. This is a lovely route from Hayfield and one of the longest scramble routes in this list, which also makes it one of my favourites. Let me know in the comments. UKH Hills - Scrambles in the Dark Peak (summer) Scrambles in the Dark Peak (summer) Info Map of Routes Stats Photos Share Contributed by Iain Thow Dec/14 - This public hilllist has been seen 13,107 times All the routes from the Cicerone Scrambles in the Dark Peak by Tom Corker and Terry Sleaford. Plus we love a scramble, and the Blackden Brook scramble was one we hadnt ticked off yet. Need more help planning your Peak District trip? 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. Fun easy scramble up Birchen Clough to reach The Trinnacle on Saddleworth Moor near Oldham. Read more here. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); Hello! 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. 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Interest increases with height and there is a step at the top that requires a bit of thought but is in fact perfectly doable. Location:Parkhouse Hill near Chrome Hill. This route is slightly quieter than the Grindsbrook scramble, but it does have a trickier section as you near the top. In heavy rain, the route via Birchen Clough may not be passable, during my first visit in February 2020 it was not safe to cross. A relatively easy walk for the majority of this route (until you reach the scramble) from Hollinsclough. I will leave its Grade 3 neighbour, Wilderness Gully East, to more serious scramblers! The best place to start this walk to complete the Grindsbrook scramble route is from Edale. Sometimes a lack of planning can have a happy outcome. The map for this walk is OL1 Peak District (Dark Peak Area), Check prices here for standard maps or waterproof mapsOrdnance Surveyor Amazon UK. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); OS Online App one month or yearly option. I recommend the Silva Expedition compass, its more expensive but a valuable piece of kit! Associate regional editor for 15 local news websites in Los Angeles County. Time - 5 hours 20 minutes Grade - moderate. The path leads back to the River Ashop, where we crossed the bridge. Beautiful Birchen Clough - the way to scramble up to the Trinnacle. We have two routes, from Hollinsclough the route takes you up the scramble section and on the Earl Sterndale walk the route heads down this path. You can descend sooner on the section of the walk to Alphin Pike but this is a steep scramble down and wont save you much time. Eventually the dream ends and you hit the Pennine Way which provides a fast descent route back. 29 Apr. We quickly plotted this route on the OS map and then set off to walk it! 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. When we did this walk the rain started as soon as we entered the Brook, stayed for the duration of our climb and as soon as we hit the top the sun came out and it was a beautiful day again! to a bridge over the River Ashop, which we crossed and then followed the path to Blackden Brook.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_14',116,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-large-mobile-banner-1-0');Blackden Brook is home to a series of waterfalls, with quite a large one being just down from the main path. I did a nice run east along the plateau edge from here, visiting some crazy rock formations on Fairbrook Naze before descending down Fairbrook itself, another fast descent. There are rocks to climb over and in Autumn these can be wet and slippery from rain, so take care. The path runs along Lady Clough through the woodlands, then opens out into a clearing with a woodpile and a skip. You might like these walks, Or check out all our Peak District walking routes here. Around this spot (SE 03311 04800) theres a path that goes over the moor but keep to the edge to walk past Ashway Rocks. 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. 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. Once youve admired the views from The Trinnacles, continue walking along the edge, the path runs all the way around to Ashway Rocks but its easy to miss the path along the edge. This route alongside Kinder Downfall is the best pure scramble Ive done so far, 30 minutes or so on smooth, dry rock. If you purchase through these, Peak District Walks earn from the qualifying links. Before climbing the stile into the old plantation however, we took a faint path along the riverbank which lead to Snake Woodlands. This was a bit of an unplanned walk as we had meant to head over to Teggs Nose and White Nancy. We followed the path of the Roman road down through the fields.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_11',114,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-large-leaderboard-2-0');We reached Heyridge Farm, where the footpath carries on along the farm track to the north-east. (LogOut/ Ask me in the comments. Let me know in the comments, Walk type: Medium circular walk (challenging route in places), Walk highlights: Views across Dovestone Reservoir, waterfalls + scrambling up Birchen Clough, The Trinnacles, views along the edge, Alphin Pike, Stiles: 4 stone stiles (same 2 at the beginning) option to avoid, Car parking address: Binn Green car park, off Holmfirth Road, Oldham, OL3 7NN. Sometimes a lack of planning can have a happy outcome. Im a huge fan of scrambling when I go out hiking and always on the lookout for routes where I can include a scramble section too. A straightforward but enjoyable boulder-hop up a stream-bed off the main Chew Valley. We quickly plotted this route on the OS map and then set off to walk it! If you purchase through these, Peak District Walks earn from the qualifying links. For wildlife lovers keep an eye out for animals and birds on your walk, I saw plenty of grouse, but also a weasel and two young Short-eared owls and their mum (or dad) on this walk near the reservoir. For these walks, there are two maps that cover them OL1 Peak District (Dark Peak Area) andOL24 Peak District (White Peak Area), You can buy a paper map at outdoor shops or shop online at Amazon or Ordnance Survey. There is a small fence to negotiate before you enter the wood, and then the path followed the beautiful Lady Clough to the bridge. I started by descending Rimmon Pit Clough and Holme Clough, which are decent enough scrambles in their own right. Obviously, scrambling has a few potential risks, so the routes in this book are helpfully graded 1, 2 and 3. Top tips - Read our useful guides onhiking tips here. This lovely 8-mile route takes you up the scramble then loops back down the popular Jacobs Ladder path. This was a bit of an unplanned walk as we had meant to head over to Teggs Nose and White Nancy. The path runs along Lady Clough through the woodlands, then opens out into a clearing with a woodpile and a skip. All the walks on the website are created using OS Maps Online + you can download them to the OS Maps App. From which you see how the surrounding shale cliff has collapsed in some previous era. You can scramble down, but I would say its more challenging and requires careful foot placement. Scramble routes in the UK are graded on a scale between 1 to 3, based on the difficulty rating. Instead of heading across the road down into Snake Woodlands we headed over the stile in the car park and up through the pine and larch plantation. Visit ourhiking recommendations page, (footwear, clothes + kit). All Rights Reserved. The path leads back to the River Ashop, where we crossed the bridge. Nether Red Brook / Upper Red Brook (Kinder). 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. I also blog about our UK camping trips, UK day trips, walks around Yorkshire and more. There are no other facilities on the walk. Remember to do it at the end of the walk too. Turn right and cross over Birchen Clough, its easier at the lower point but it will depend on the weather and how much water there is. We quickly plotted this route on the OS map and then set off to walk it! There is a path if you prefer to detour the scramble with this walk. I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. There's one section which requires full on climbing (shown in the video) but not difficult. 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. Please note 'Peak District Walks' accepts no liability for any injuries or accidents resulting from walking our routes. Birchen Clough Sunday, 18 August 2019 Start time: 10:00 Moderate 9 miles / 14.5 km Group Amber Valley Route: Via Fairbrook, Ashop Clough, Seal Edge Starting point Birchen Clough Bridge (see below) Grid reference: SK109914 Nearest postcode: S33 0AB Start time: 10:00 Additional notes This is a circular walk When we did this walk the rain started as soon as we entered the Brook, stayed for the duration of our climb and as soon as we hit the top the sun came out and it was a beautiful day again! 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. Los Angeles, California. We followed the path of the Roman road down through the fields.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_11',114,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-large-leaderboard-2-0');We reached Heyridge Farm, where the footpath carries on along the farm track to the north-east. English: Waterfall, Birchen Clough. 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!
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