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B-29 Crash Site (Bleaklow) – Bleaklow Head loop from Snake Pass

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B-29 Crash Site (Bleaklow) – Bleaklow Head loop from Snake Pass

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B-29 Crash Site (Bleaklow) – Bleaklow Head loop from Snake Pass

04:56

16.7km

480m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.42 km

Higher Shelf Stones Summit and Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great place with the quirky stones, rock mounted trig point and nearby aircraft site. Good views to be had and also a UK designated Nuttall along with Bleaklow Head and Kinder Scout.

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2

2.60 km

B-29 Superfortress 'Over Exposed' Crash Site and Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Here lies the wreckage of B-29 Superfortress Overexposed of the 16th photographic reconnaissance squadron usaf. which tragically crashed whilst decending through cloud on 3rd November 1948 killing all 13 crewmembers. …

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3

2.67 km

B-29 Crash Site (Bleaklow)

Highlight • Structure

Quite boggy in some bits up to the peak, was relatively fine due to the ground being icy but take care.

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4

3.27 km

Hern Stones

Highlight • Viewpoint

Exposed rock formations.

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5

3.85 km

The Wain Stones (also known as the Kissing Stones)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice big rocks, nearly nicked them as they would look great in my rockery!

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6

4.16 km

Bleaklow Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

This rugged moorland plateau affords a real sense of solitude and breathtaking panoramic views. Bleaklow Head, standing at 2,077 feet (633 m) high, is one of three summits on this …

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7

7.69 km

Ruined Shooting Cabin on Cock Hill

Highlight • Structure

A great bit of shelter from the wind on Cock Hill

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8

12.5 km

Doctor's Gate Roman Road at Mossy Lea

Highlight • Historical Site

Great place to cool your feet on a hot day in the crystal clear water under the bridge.

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16.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.90 km

4.12 km

3.30 km

170 m

147 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.12 km

3.39 km

3.06 km

916 m

812 m

384 m

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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