Glossop circular including Harry Hut trig and down Whitely Nab

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Overview

Walk up via Gnat Hole and Worm Stones to Harry Hut trig, returning via Plainsteads Farm path near Cown Edge and down the Nab. Some steep inclines and descents, may be muddy, with some slippery, rocky, uneven paths. Hopefully great views.

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 426.7m / 1400ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://tamesideramblers.org.uk/walk_programme/default.html

Well-behaved dogs welcome. Toilets at the start

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Car sharing available
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 03519 94118
Nearest postcode:: SK13 8BS
what3words:: slowly.snips.headstone

Start time:: 10:30 am

Meet at Glossop Station Parking on roads nearby near Talbot St. Walk will start after the 10.33 train arrives

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