| Day |
Sunday |
| Date |
29/07/2018 |
| Start Time |
10:00 am |
| Walk Name |
Bleaklow Scramble (Working Title) |
| Description |
Old Woman from Doctors Gate Culvert, follow Doctors Gate path then 1st scramble up Ashton Clough to James's Thorn then down Wigan Clough to Yellowslacks Brook, then follow the brook up for the 2nd scramble. Then strike north to pick up the Pennine Way at Wildboar Grain, back to Hern Stones, Higher Shelf Stones and Crooked Clough back to Old Woman. |
| Walk Leader |
Julian Tatham |
| Notify |
Please text 07748 768 416 by 8pm the day before to sign up |
| Start Point |
A57 layby just below summit - Sheffield side |
| Start Point Details |
Coming from Sheffield on the last bend before the summit there is a layby on the RH side. Julian (walk leader) will be there from 9.30am dark blue Ford estate
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| Grid Reference |
SK 0961 9289 - nearest postcode: S36 4TE |
| Grade |
B3 |
| Distance |
9 miles |
| Additional Information |
There are 2 scrambles on this route both grade 1, the easiest, and one steep descent. There are alternative routes for the 2 scrambles for those who don't want to scramble. Exact route of the scrambles may vary due to the weather and water conditions on the day. Not a long route but some good ascents and a route which covers some parts not usually walked. There is the site of an aircraft wreck in Ashton Clough, a USAF Dakota that crashed in 1945.
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| Dog Friendly |
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| Map |
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