Loop - Old Glossop, Plane Crash Sites, Bleaklow Head - 9.5mi/15km

Start Time: 9:45am - PROMPT START DUE TO LIMITED DAYLIGHT - if anyone is running late, follow the itinerary below and you should be able to catch us up.
Miles/Kilometres: 9.5mi/15km (Approx)
Total ascent: 540m (Approx)
Difficulty: Moderate
Estimated length of time: 5 hours (including a lunch break)
Dogs Allowed: Yes but must be on a lead at all times on moorland.
Public Transport: Trains from Manchester to Glossop.
Parking: Nearest official car park is Manor Park Car Park - https://maps.app.goo.gl/uTYY9LYHPm1942tt9 otherwise, plenty of on-street parking just be considerate of residents.
Payment: £1 for the walk - Use this link to pay: https://settleup.starlingbank.com/jamiepope1 - please put "Glossop" as reference.

Itinerary
Meet in Old Glossop on the cobblestone corner opposite the The Bulls Head pub. If coming by train you need to walk through Manor Park from Glossop. The walk starts by walking down Wellgate, Hope Street and then half way down Charles Lane where we veer off onto a footpath. The footpath is a long steady ascent up onto Blake Moor, passing evergreen tree plantations continuing to Cock Hill. The path ascends a bit more and then flattens out for a bit, we the descend a little to The Pennine Way.

We follow the Pennine Way along through Torside Clough, cross over the stream and then head up another stream. We veer off across the moors (no footpath) to find the first plane crash site of a Blenheim Mk. I. We then walk back across the moors to the Pennine Way and follow it as it ascends up to Bleaklow Head. We can stop here for lunch.

Once ready we continue following the Pennine Way across the moors, then veer off onto a different footpath that will take us to the pictured plane crash and memorial and Higher Shelf Stones for great views of Snake Pass. We walk along the edge of the hill, steadily desecending at first and then it becomes more steep until we come out onto a farm road. We then follow this farm road through the valley and then through an industrial estate until we are back in Old Glossop. We can then go for food & drink in a pub.

Disclaimers
The walk organisers do not have training or insurance. Therefore, anyone who joins the walk is accountable for their own safety and anyone they bring with them. By signing up you accept this.
Check the weather (on multiple websites) before leaving your residence. Bring clothing & footwear suitable for the forecast. We advise you to bring walking boots for any medium or harder walk. Trainers are only recommended for leisurely and easy walks. Bring a coat just in case (this is Britain after all...) and extra layers if it is going to be cold.
All proceeds go towards equipment for leading walks, group events & trips. A percentage will go to charities.
Bring a packed lunch and snacks. Bring enough food & water to last the estimated time.
We recommend bringing some cash just in case. Especially if parking. Not everywhere is contactless yet.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the walks organiser.