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Wardlow Hay Cop

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Overview

From Monsal Head, across top of Dale and down to Hay Dale (poles would be a big help here). Along the road to enter Cressbrook Dale Nature Reserve and up to Wardlow Hay Cop. Take paths on tops and bottom of Cressbrook Dale to Millers Dale. Along Water Cum Jolly Dale to Litton Mill. Over New Bridge onto Monsal Trail and back to cars.

Thursday, 14 August 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 18599 71501
Nearest postcode:
DE45 1NL
what3words:
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Start time:
10:15 am

Parking: Road opposite Monsal Head Hotel

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