This walk is cancelled due to heavy rain forecast and the danger of being exposed on the moor with a yellow warning of thunderstorms. It will be rearranged as soon as possible.
We are the East Cheshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Old Glossop- Higher Shelf Stones Circular
Meet 10am Shepley Street, Old Glossop SK045948 SK13 7SA 53.4499N 1.93371W slamming.bikes.valued
This is a lovely moorland walk with extensive views 8 miles 510 metre of Height gain.
The climb is very gradual and all morning, up to lunch.
We will walk over Shelf moor and go past the remains of the B29 bomber that crashed in 1948, killing 13 US airmen.
We head north over Bleaklow head and west over a part of the Pennine Way to Clough Edge, then SW past the Grouse Butts and back to the start.
Bring packed lunch and a snack
No dogs please as there are nesting birds.
PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE ON THE DAY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE WALK. NB Finish times are intended as a guide only. You do not need to book a place on this walk.
Ramblers Association recommends that all walkers carry ICE (in case of emergency) information
