Loop - Snake Woodland & Fairbrooke Naze - Peak Dist - 11mi/18km

Start Time: 9:45am
Miles/Kilometres: 11mi/13km (Approx)
Total ascent: 460m (Approx)
Difficulty: Moderate.
Estimated length of time: 4-5 hours (including a lunch break)
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Public Transport: No - happy to give people a lift from Halifax, Huddersfield, Honley etc...
Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EPPAWAd3rGCsVntKA park here.
Payment: £1 for the walk - Use this link to pay - https://settleup.starlingbank.com/jamiepope1?amount=1.00- please put "Snake Woodland" as reference.

Itinerary

Meet at the car park. The walk starts by crossing over the road into the woodland and then following the path south to the River Ashop. We continue south alongside the river, cross over it and walk around the hill bottom to Fair Brook. We then follow the stream up the clough here steadily ascending to the top. We then walk along the rocks/cliff tops to the summit of Fairbrook Naze for views down where we just walked.

We then walk along The Edge for views over the clough where the River Ashop starts until we reach the Pennine Way (PW). It is then a short ascent up to Mill Hill (an Ethel if anyone is interested in ticking them off). We will aim for lunch up here.

When ready we continue along the PW to Moss Castle and then we veer off up to the top of Featherbed Top (another Ethel). We then rejoin the PW and cross over Snake Pass (A57) and follow it briefly to Old Woman (not joking - that's what's on the map! lol), which is a crossroads of sorts. We then follow a path across the moors back to the A57, cross over again and follow the footpath alongside a stream back to Snake Woodland. The walk ends by walking through the woodland back to where we started and it is then a tiny ascent back up to the car park.

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.