The Peaks by Train Part 2: Bleaklow & the B-29 Bomber
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Rearranged from 22nd July due to poor weather.
Join Ant and the Outdoor Lads for a hike from Glossop Train Station to the top of Bleaklow and the site of the B-29 Bomber crash.
This is the second part of a series of three walks to the highest points of The Peak District. All walks start from train stations.
See Part 1 here and Part 3 here.
This walk will start at Glossop Train Station, heading through Manor Park and Old Glossop onto the moors to reach the Pennine Way, which we'll follow up to the top of Bleaklow. Next we'll go bog hopping off the path in search of the B29 crash site, before heading over Higher Shelf Stones and joining the Doctors Path, which will take us back to Glossop.
Points of interest on the route:
The Pennine Way: England's first national trail spans from Derbyshire to the Scottish Border. We'll join the trail at impressive Torside Clough, giving us beautiful views over the Woodhead reservoirs, before following the trail to Bleaklow Head.
Bleaklow: Living up to its name, The Peak District's second highest hill is a wild desolate plateau covered with peat bogs and mossy marshes; however, it is home to many animal species, including red grouse and mountain hares. We will be leaving the path while on the plateau, so some bog hopping will be needed.
The B29 Bomber Crash Site: Located on the southern side of the plateau, this is the site where a US Air Force B-29 Superfortress tragically crashed, killing all the crew on board. Most of the wreckage is still intact, including the engines and gun turrets.
Higher Shelf Stones: The highest point on the southern portion of the plateau and the location of Bleaklow's trig point, these stones are a very striking rock formation and also offer fantastic views over to Kinder Scout further south.
Dogs are welcome, though will need to be on leads if we go through any fields with livestock. There are also stiles they may need lifting over.
Once finished, we can go to the nearby pub.
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What to bring
Water: bring plenty of water (~2 Litres)
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Footware: ideally designed for hiking, sturdy trail runners are OK too.
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproofs: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch
Food & drink
Please bring lunch, snacks and plenty of water. As the weather may be cold, you may want to bring a flask with a hot drink or soup too. After the hike, there is a local pub where we can go for post walk refreshments.