Join our Peak District walks Facebook page, follow us on Instagram andTwitter for inspiration. Your email address will not be published. A link to set a new password will be sent to your email address. Managed a team of a dozen editors after serving as editor of . If the farmer isnt there youll have to follow the footpath a short distance down to Alport Bridge and then join Snake Road. Plus we love a scramble, and the Blackden Brook scramble was one we hadnt ticked off yet. Read more here. Includes areas such as Kinder Scout, the Wilderness Gullies and Bleaklow, and features both classic (Wilderness Gully East and Wildboar Clough) and lesser known routes. This was a bit of an unplanned walk as we had meant to head over to Teggs Nose and White Nancy. 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. Think before you climb Oldham Mountain Rescue. Im Jo! Nat Park - Peak District - Kinder Scout Edale. Do you have any more questionsabout scrambles in the Peak District? You can unsubscribe anytime. We quickly plotted this route on the OS map and then set off to walk it! Please note 'Peak District Walks' accepts no liability for any injuries or accidents resulting from walking our routes. There are rocks to climb over and in Autumn these can be wet and slippery from rain, so take care. Plus we love a scramble, and the Blackden Brook scramble was one we hadnt ticked off yet. Peak District WalkFair Brook & Kinder Northern Edges from Birchen Clough. There is parking for literally 1 car at Alport Bridge and seeing the lay-by unusually empty was too good an opportunity to miss! Also, consider the weather conditions, a wet and windy day is probably not the right time to be scrambling onto a completely exposed rock. So a last minute decision to meet up and clear our heads tu. Hello! Nevertheless, accept the fact that youre going to get wet feet sooner or later. The farmer was in his yard with some sheep and kindly let us pass through to reach Snake Road, which meant that we didnt need to follow the footpath to Alport Bridge and walk even further up Snake Road its a horrible road to walk on as the cars fly past! 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There is a small fence to negotiate before you enter the wood, and then the path followed the beautiful Lady Clough to the bridge. Did you know the National Trust signs are called Omega signs? Important note regarding The Trinnacles You might see pictures of people climbing these, its a sheer drop on the other side so please be careful. Kathy Clough. We quickly plotted this route on the OS map and then set off to walk it! 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. to a bridge over the River Ashop, which we crossed and then followed the path to Blackden Brook. This is at no extra cost to you. This lovely 8-mile route takes you up the scramble then loops back down the popular Jacobs Ladder path. ).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. Nether Red Brook / Upper Red Brook (Kinder). For this Peak District scramble walk, you start on the Snake Pass side of Kinder Scout, this 6-mile walk takes you up Blackden Brook on a challenging route to the top. 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! Top tips - Read our useful guides onhiking tips here. English: Waterfall, Birchen Clough. From which you see how the surrounding shale cliff has collapsed in some previous era. The path runs alongside Blackden Brook and climbs steadily, getting rockier as you head up. (LogOut/ Read more here. There's one section which requires full on climbing (shown in the video) but not difficult. There are rocks to climb over and in Autumn these can be wet and slippery from rain, so take care. It can be reached by a quick scramble down. This was a bit of an unplanned walk as we had meant to head over to Teggs Nose and White Nancy. ).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 area has a remote feel, yet the skyscrapers of Manchester city centre are clearly visible to the west. If youre still unsure feel free to get in touch with any questions. There is a gate which leads down the hill (quite steep and very muddy!) Others named Kevin Clough. Change). 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. Plus we love a scramble, and the Blackden Brook scramble was one we hadnt ticked off yet. As a rule, if you dont feel confident then dont do it, its not worth a serious injury and a Mountain Rescue callout. Grade 3 you might want to take a rope and a friend. There are a few options to shorten this route, the first point is to descend the edge at Ashway Rocks, there are a couple of paths down along Dove Stone Moss and instead of walking along to Alphin Pike you can descend from Chew Reservoir on the road to Dovestone Reservoir. Near the top your scramble up through rocks to reach the edge path. Guided Walks with an introduction to map reading (see dates here). Are you enjoying the walks? 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. 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 She was just 16 years old. For Nether Red Brook, you break off the Snake Path about a mile from the road and follow the stream bed up. Check prices here for theone month or yearly option with OS Online App. From Manchester, its approximately 15 miles/45 minutes taxi drive. There are rocks to climb over and in Autumn these can be wet and slippery from rain, so take care. Ive walked the Pennine Way to the top of Bleaklow along Clough Edge often enough without realising there was a hidden gem right below. Drop your email below and I'll send you some ideas for walks you can try. Do you have any questions about this walk including the scramble section? 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. This area was recently badly burnt in a fire so make your way through then pick up the path. Sometimes a lack of planning can have a happy outcome. 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Before climbing the stile into the old plantation however, we took a faint path along the riverbank which lead to Snake Woodlands. Are you looking for some brilliant Peak District scrambles to add some extra adventure into your walk? 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. The path leads back to the River Ashop, where we crossed the bridge. Follow this until you reach the bridge, turn right and cross over here which takes you on to the path around Dovestone Reservoir. Want new walks in your inbox? The path runs along Lady Clough through the woodlands, then opens out into a clearing with a woodpile and a skip. If you do the route below, theres also another rocky section you can climb up, known as The Trinnacles but this isnt for the faint-hearted, there are steep drops on both sides. 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. In both instances you have an Option B if you dont feel comfortable, or if its wet! Our walk starts in Birchen Clough Bridge car park. 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. I was just glad to have it to ourselves. 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! Los Angeles, California. 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! The scramble section of this route is an optional add-on to the walk, you can simply walk to the base of the rocks and enjoy the view or take an extra challenge and head up to the top. Birchen Clough scramble + The Trinnacles Scramble up Birchen Clough Location: Near Dovestone Reservoir Grade scramble: 1 This route takes you up Birchen Clough, for most of the route it's simply navigating the rocks but there's a short scramble about halfway up (see photo above). One of the only short scrambles in the White Peak area located on Parkhouse Hill in Staffordshire. County/Area - Derbyshire. Go over here, through a gate then another gate and alongside Greenfield Reservoir, on your left. The path runs along Lady Clough through the woodlands, then opens out into a clearing with a woodpile and a skip. Once across follow Birchen Clough uphill, there are a few scramble sections, including one challenging one next to the waterfall. This is the route up to The Trinnacle, which involves scrambling up the rocks littering the Clough to get to the top. Location: Alport Castles near Ladybower Reservoir. Associate regional editor for 15 local news websites in Los Angeles County. I love the hills but hate the heights, so trig bagging is er- fun! If in doubt and its your first time on a route, scramble up not down! 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. The path leads back to the River Ashop, where we crossed the bridge. Refine Your Search Results. 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. Check the weather for your walk location and hills. The path runs along Lady Clough through the woodlands, then opens out into a clearing with a woodpile and a skip. Kevin Clough Contact center solution architect Detroit, MI. 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. Check prices here for the one-month or annual option with OS Online App. 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. In places the rock is covered in a pleasant spongy moss; in fact going barefoot could be an option here! This is more of a steep rocky path but if youre not used to steep ascents/descents it will feel like a scramble as youll want to use your hands on the way up (or down). We always recommend you wear appropriate footwear to avoid injuries and to take a paper map and compass on your walks. But the climb up Birchen Clough was even better, essentially a long gradual scramble alongside a waterfall. Beautiful Birchen Clough - the way to scramble up to the Trinnacle. Theres a mix of lose ground and some rocky sections as you scramble your way to the top (known as The Tower). Once across follow Birchen Clough uphill, there are a few scramble sections, including one challenging one next to the waterfall. Thanks for sharing these. Thanks for stopping by! I dont know the area around Saddleworth at all well, but this first excursion will have me back soon enough. This walk is in the White Peaks which means Limestone rocks and they can get very slippy in the rain. There are no other facilities on the walk. 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. All Rights Reserved. We quickly plotted this route on the OS map and then set off to walk it! This waterfall is the crux of the scramble. We walked up Snake Road for half a mile until we reached a lay-by with National Trust Blackden View Farm signs. We followed the path of the Roman road down through the fields. Before climbing the stile into the old plantation however, we took a faint path along the riverbank which lead to Snake Woodlands. Peak District Walks is a FREE online resource. I started by descending Rimmon Pit Clough and Holme Clough, which are decent enough scrambles in their own right. Situated not far along from Grindsbrook route, this walk and scramble runs also parallel reaching the top of the Kinder Plateau about 1 km further along the path. 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. Please get in touch and I will happily help with your walk. Since scrambling is the next level before climbing, a scramble routes would naturally follows the way someone would climb up. Fancy trying some walks in other parts of the Peak District? Check prices here for theone month or yearly option with OS Online App. While in the area I thought Id visit Alport Castles for the first time in years. For online maps, you can get via OS Online App or Viewranger App. If you purchase through these, Peak District Walks earn from the qualifying links. We walked up Snake Road for half a mile until we reached a lay-by with National Trust Blackden View Farm signs. 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. Fun easy scramble up Birchen Clough to reach The Trinnacle on Saddleworth Moor near Oldham. After a bit of a scramble along Fair Brook you reach . Best Kinder Scout Walks | Guides and GPX Files . Here you will find details on how to get to the start of the walk, parking details, route information, map and GPX file, plus a detailed step-by-step guide of the walk. Gorgeous hike/scramble in the Peak Distri. 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. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); Hello! Plus we love a scramble, and the Blackden Brook scramble was one we hadnt ticked off yet. From the lower car park, take the path down the steps through the woods, go through a narrow stone stile then a gate and turn left onto the road with Dove Stone Reservoir on your right. There is a small fence to negotiate before you enter the wood, and then the path followed the beautiful Lady Clough to the bridge. 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. The farmer was in his yard with some sheep and kindly let us pass through to reach Snake Road, which meant that we didnt need to follow the footpath to Alport Bridge and walk even further up Snake Road its a horrible road to walk on as the cars fly past! The scramble initially skirts an attractive waterfall, then takes a smaller cascade more directly, before finally heading towards the summit of Bleaklow along the rocky bed of Dowstone Clough. This was my first scramble in the Peak District and its still one of my favourite routes to Kinder Scout. We walked up Snake Road for half a mile until we reached a lay-by with National Trust Blackden View Farm signs. Top tips - Read our useful guides onhiking tips here. This was a bit of an unplanned walk as we had meant to head over to Teggs Nose and White Nancy. 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. So, a fair few of the routes in the book done, but still many more to do.
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