5.7 km away
Pennine Way Day 1 - Edale to Crowden
A tough (but scenic) start to a long journey!
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 27 km
- Ascent
- 767 m
- Descent
- 811 m
Snake Woodland Circular
Peak District National Park
Snake Woodland Car Park - Lady Clough - Snake Woodland - Snake Path - Pennine Way - Fairbrook Naze - Fair Brook - Snake Woodland - Snake Woodland Car Park
Hiking Easy
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 496 m
- Descent
- 496 m
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 300 m
- High Point
- 614 m
- Gradient
- 9˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be easy. It's remote, it features low exposure and is typically done all year round. From a low point of 300 m to the maximum altitude of 614 m, the route covers 15 km, 496 vertical metres of ascent and 496 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Snake Woodland Car Park - Lady Clough - Snake Woodland - Snake Path - Pennine Way - Fairbrook Naze - Fair Brook - Snake Woodland - Snake Woodland Car Park
Difficulty
Easy
Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Wildlife
- Historical
- Picturesque
- Dog friendly
- Wild flowers
- Water features
- Family friendly
- Forestry or heavy vegetation
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Kinder Scout
Walking in the footsteps of legends, taking in an iconic plateau and walking part of the Pennine Way.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 543 m
- Descent
- 544 m
7.7 km away
Derwent Reservoir Loop
A long and enjoyable stroll around one of England's best known reservoirs
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 551 m
- Descent
- 551 m
8.8 km away
Pennine Way Day 2 - Crowden to Standedge
A picturesque journey across barren moorland
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 689 m
- Descent
- 521 m
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Guidebooks in this area
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