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. At the bottom of the road, turn right and walk across the reservoir, at the end youll see a footpath leading off to the left. What other Peak District scramble routes have you done? Fairbrook Naze & Ashop Head from Birchen Clough - Peak District Walk The cow poo kind of ruins the illusionif(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-banner-1','ezslot_10',113,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-banner-1-0');We followed a very faint path round the head of the Clough and over the moor, heading down the hill on quite indistinct paths. Read more here. Oyster Clough Cabin Walk Map:Parking:Birchen Clough Bridge car park, Snake Road, near Glossop (nearest postcode S33 0AB)Facilities: None there is sometimes the Wildman Cafe in the car park but Ive never seen him!Walk Time: 5-6 hoursDifficulty:Distance: 8.5 miles (13.8km)Trig PointsBagged: NonePeak District PeaksBagged: NonePeak District EthelsBagged: NoneBlackden Brook Scramble Walk Map:If you want to try some other Peak District scrambles, why not try:Crowden Clough to Kinder Scout WalkTorside Clough ScrambleMiddle Black Clough Waterfall and Bleaklow StonesHigher Shelf Stones via Ashton Clough ScrambleKinder Downfall Walk via Nether Red Brook Scramble. 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. We reached Heyridge Farm, where the footpath carries on along the farm track to the north-east. Route Map & Profile. ).if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-box-4','ezslot_9',112,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-box-4-0');The cow poo kind of ruins the illusionif(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-banner-1','ezslot_10',113,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-banner-1-0');We followed a very faint path round the head of the Clough and over the moor, heading down the hill on quite indistinct paths. This is a small free car park on the A 635, which can get pretty busy at weekends if its full there are laybys along the road where people park. As you begin the climb break off the main path and just follow the river. Oyster Clough Cabin Walk Map:Parking:Birchen Clough Bridge car park, Snake Road, near Glossop (nearest postcode S33 0AB)Facilities: None there is sometimes the Wildman Cafe in the car park but Ive never seen him!Walk Time: 5-6 hoursDifficulty:Distance: 8.5 miles (13.8km)Trig PointsBagged: NonePeak District PeaksBagged: NonePeak District EthelsBagged: NoneBlackden Brook Scramble Walk Map:If you want to try some other Peak District scrambles, why not try:Crowden Clough to Kinder Scout WalkTorside Clough ScrambleMiddle Black Clough Waterfall and Bleaklow StonesHigher Shelf Stones via Ashton Clough ScrambleKinder Downfall Walk via Nether Red Brook Scramble. We followed a very faint path round the head of the Clough and over the moor, heading down the hill on quite indistinct paths. For more details, review our Privacy Policy. Flickr photos, groups, and tags related to the "Birchen" Flickr tag. Oyster Clough Cabin Walk Map:Parking:Birchen Clough Bridge car park, Snake Road, near Glossop (nearest postcode S33 0AB)Facilities: None there is sometimes the Wildman Cafe in the car park but Ive never seen him!Walk Time: 5-6 hoursDifficulty:Distance: 8.5 miles (13.8km)Trig PointsBagged: NonePeak District PeaksBagged: NonePeak District EthelsBagged: NoneBlackden Brook Scramble Walk Map:If you want to try some other Peak District scrambles, why not try:Crowden Clough to Kinder Scout WalkTorside Clough ScrambleMiddle Black Clough Waterfall and Bleaklow StonesHigher Shelf Stones via Ashton Clough ScrambleKinder Downfall Walk via Nether Red Brook Scramble. 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. New scramble route in the Peak District | Cicerone Press 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. There is a small fence to negotiate before you enter the wood, and then the path followed the beautiful Lady Clough to the bridge. Its the in-between level of hiking and climbing, so generally you wont need ropes or any form or equipment (some Grade 3 scrambles you might); however all of these routes in the list are Grade 1, with one Grade 2 section. Kathy Clough in Los Angeles, California | Phone Number, Email, Address From Manchester, its approximately 15 miles/45 minutes taxi drive. The path winds its way through the trees before reaching a stile where we headed up the hill over Alport Moor in the direction of Oyster Clough. 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. 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. File : Waterfall, Birchen Clough - geograph.org.uk - 158151.jpg Once across follow Birchen Clough uphill, there are a few scramble sections, including one challenging one next to the waterfall. Do you have any questions about this walk including the scramble section? Location: Alport Castles near Ladybower Reservoir. A few hundred metres after the waterfall you'll need to look for the path on the opposite side of the clough, and cross at this point (SE 04023 04580). 13 miles 28th September 2018 Ellie Howarth View Calendar 10/10/2018 10:00 - 16:00 Ashop Clough, Upper Red Brook, Trig Point 624, Mermaid's Pool, Red Brook, Crowden Edge, Seal Edge, Jubilee Hut, Alport Bridge, Roman Road. Oyster Clough Cabin Walk Map:Parking:Birchen Clough Bridge car park, Snake Road, near Glossop (nearest postcode S33 0AB)Facilities: None there is sometimes the Wildman Cafe in the car park but Ive never seen him!Walk Time: 5-6 hoursDifficulty:Distance: 8.5 miles (13.8km)Trig PointsBagged: NonePeak District PeaksBagged: NonePeak District EthelsBagged: NoneBlackden Brook Scramble Walk Map:If you want to try some other Peak District scrambles, why not try:Crowden Clough to Kinder Scout WalkTorside Clough ScrambleMiddle Black Clough Waterfall and Bleaklow StonesHigher Shelf Stones via Ashton Clough ScrambleKinder Downfall Walk via Nether Red Brook Scramble. This blog may contain affiliate links through which, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission. Welcome to The Wandering Wildflower, an outdoors lifestyle blog focusing on family walks in the Peak District, a place we love exploring. Or check out all our Peak District walking routes here. It can be reached by a quick scramble down. Fair Brook & Kinder Northern Edges from Birchen Clough - Peak District Walk I also blog about our UK camping trips, UK day trips, walks around Yorkshire and more. Again the scramble section is near the top of the Kinder Plateau on this route. Follow this until you reach the bridge, turn right and cross over here which takes you on to the path around Dovestone Reservoir. 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! Read more here. Here's the route for this circular walk around Ashway Moss and The Trinnacle, set on the edge of the Peak District. Easy summer scrambles and winter climbs 12.95 Guidebook to 41 graded scrambles in the Dark Peak and Roaches areas of the Peak District, most of which can be done year round. At the head of the clough is the Oyster Clough shooting cabin, touted on YouTube as a secret bothy in the Peak District although judging from the guest books in there its very well visited for somewhere so secret. We walked up Snake Road for half a mile until we reached a lay-by with National Trust Blackden View Farm signs. Plus we love a scramble, and the Blackden Brook scramble was one we hadnt ticked off yet. Associate regional editor for 15 local news websites in Los Angeles County. (Details include below in both routes). to a bridge over the River Ashop, which we crossed and then followed the path to Blackden Brook. We quickly plotted this route on the OS map and then set off to walk it! 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. Ask me in the comments. I tackled the most westerly of them and found it at the more challenging end of Grade 1. I was just glad to have it to ourselves. 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. Around this spot (SE 03311 04800) theres a path that goes over the moor but keep to the edge to walk past Ashway Rocks. Blackden Brook is home to a series of waterfalls, with quite a large one being just down from the main path. We then took a steep descent down the hill next to Gate Side Clough this is very steep! Catherine Clough, 79. Read full privacy policyhere. In both instances you have an Option B if you dont feel comfortable, or if its wet! Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Aug 2010 - Jan 20143 years 6 months. This was a bit of an unplanned walk as we had meant to head over to Teggs Nose and White Nancy. We had a quick snack break and Hols signed the book for us (I get her to do most of my admin now ;)!). View looking SE towards the Raven Stones. Ah fantastic, Simon, Ill be heading out to do some more so there might be a few more added over the next few weeks , Your email address will not be published. If youve never tried scrambling before or not sure what it involves please read the section below which explain more about what a scramble route involves. Find out what maps you will need for your trip here. I went in fell shoes and shorts and this worked well, although given the risk of ticks at this time of year leggings could be an option. Thanks for the inspiration!. Ive seen Alport Castles described as the biggest landslip in the country and as you approach from the bottom (ie Alport Farm) you get a sense of the massive geological forces at work. 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. This was a bit of an unplanned walk as we had meant to head over to Teggs Nose and White Nancy. This is at no extra cost to you. Beautiful Birchen Clough - the - The Wandering Wildflower | Facebook 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. A little bit along from Blackden Brook are these adjacent scrambles, both a bit more taxing. Start: lay-by between Barber Booth and Upper Booth. 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.
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