We quickly plotted this route on the OS map and then set off to walk it! We always recommend you wear appropriate footwear to avoid injuries and to take a paper map and compass on your walks. Start on the left hand side, shortly cross over to the right at t. 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! 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. We followed the path of the Roman road down through the fields. Brianna Ghey, a transgender girl from Birchwood in Warrington, was found by members of the public as she lay wounded on a path in Culcheth Linear Park at around 3:13pm on Saturday 11 February, and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services a short while later. 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. 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 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. If you purchase through these, Peak District Walks earn from the qualifying links. I dont know the area around Saddleworth at all well, but this first excursion will have me back soon enough. 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. 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. The walk continues along the edge, past Ashway Rocks, Great Dove Stone Rocks and all the way to Chew Reservoir. Thanks for stopping by! 02 Nov. 9 Edges Walk (Derwent Edge to Birchen Edge) | 23-Mile Route. Please get in touch and I will happily help with your walk. At 14km (8.7 miles) it's a challenging Peak District walk over moorland and with a steep, rocky scramble up Birchen Clough to get to The Trinnacle. And dont forget your compass, I recommend the Silva Expeditionor the Silva Classic compass. ).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. But the climb up Birchen Clough was even better, essentially a long gradual scramble alongside a waterfall. While in the area I thought Id visit Alport Castles for the first time in years. This route takes you up Birchen Clough, for most of the route its simply navigating the rocks but theres a short scramble about halfway up (see photo above). If youre still unsure feel free to get in touch with any questions. Kevin Clough Operations Manager at Landed Arvada, CO. Kevin Clough Landscape & Commercial Snow Removal . 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. Visit ourhiking recommendations page, (footwear, clothes + kit). In both instances you have an Option B if you dont feel comfortable, or if its wet! There's one section which requires full on climbing (shown in the video) but not difficult. (Details include below in both routes). Upper Red Brook is just a few minutes further along, with a slightly more serious feel than its neighbour, and another interesting finish that requires a bit of thought. 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. 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! 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. Before climbing the stile into the old plantation however, we took a faint path along the riverbank which lead to Snake Woodlands. 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. There are no other facilities on the walk. Obviously, scrambling has a few potential risks, so the routes in this book are helpfully graded 1, 2 and 3. Change). We quickly plotted this route on the OS map and then set off to walk it! Unfortunately, the public toilets are now permanently closed at Binn Green car park, due to vandalism. 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. 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. Before climbing the stile into the old plantation however, we took a faint path along the riverbank which lead to Snake Woodlands. If the farmer isnt there youll have to follow the footpath a short distance down to Alport Bridge and then join Snake Road. 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). Again, a place to sit and feel immersed in nature. Walk until you reach the dam (where you turned off at the start), turn left to walk across then go left at the end and up the road (that you started on) and look for the footpath on the right, through the narrow gap in the wall and head back up the steps through the woods to the car park. From Manchester, its approximately 15 miles/45 minutes taxi drive. In places the rock is covered in a pleasant spongy moss; in fact going barefoot could be an option here! The path runs along Lady Clough through the woodlands, then opens out into a clearing with a woodpile and a skip. Dovestone Reservoir walk from near Greenfield, Dovestone Reservoir + Trinnacles walk map, Stage 1 Binn Green car park to The Trinnacles, Stage 2 The Trinnacles to Chew Reservoir, Stage 4 Alphin Pike to Dove Stone Reservoir (+ car park). Grade 1 are OK to do on your own. Start details. We headed for the sheepfold, where there is a stile leading to the footpath running adjacent to Cowms Moor and the former quarry or landslide which has made some peculiar looking spoil heaps there. A bit of bracken-bashing to get to it but good stuff once youre in the dried-out stream bed. Its amazing how much interest you can find within just an hour or sos drive from home. I love the hills but hate the heights, so trig bagging is er- fun! A very quiet area, and good to see the world from a different angle. Walk along the path at the top of Chew Reservoir and at the end cross over the road and pick up a track heading right along the next edge. 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. There is a path if you prefer to detour the scramble with this 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! (LogOut/ 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 fence to negotiate before you enter the wood, and then the path followed the beautiful Lady Clough to the bridge. County/Area - Derbyshire. 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! Or check out all our Peak District walking routes here. If you purchase through these, Peak District Walks earn from the qualifying links. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Kathy Clough. I will leave its Grade 3 neighbour, Wilderness Gully East, to more serious scramblers! Peak District WalkFair Brook & Kinder Northern Edges from 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! 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. 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. What other Peak District scramble routes have you done? 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 is at no extra cost to you. The best way to think of a scrambling route is that its going to involve some form of rocky terrain that youll need to navigate. Aug 2010 - Jan 20143 years 6 months. This route alongside Kinder Downfall is the best pure scramble Ive done so far, 30 minutes or so on smooth, dry rock. There are rocks to climb over and in Autumn these can be wet and slippery from rain, so take care. There is a small fence to negotiate before you enter the wood, and then the path followed the beautiful Lady Clough to the bridge. A link to set a new password will be sent to your email address. This was a bit of an unplanned walk as we had meant to head over to Teggs Nose and White Nancy.