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Trail stats

Distance: 7.3 mi
Elevation gain: 938 ft
Technical difficulty: Easy
Elevation loss: 938 ft
Max elevation: 1,173 ft
TrailRank: 38
Min elevation: 562 ft
Trail type: Loop

Moving time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Time: 4 hours 9 minutes
Coordinates: 2051
Uploaded: November 10, 2018
Recorded: November 2018

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near Birch Vale, England (United Kingdom)

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Photo ofBirch Vale

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Itinerary description

Relatively easy hike around the Birch Vale reservoir, via the town of Hayfield, the Snake Path and the Lantern Pike hill. Wonderful views of the surrounding Peak District hills, the moorland and the rural countryside.

Waypoints

Photo ofStart. Clark’s Crossing

Start. Clark’s Crossing

The starting point of the hike.

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Pennine Bridleway

The Pennine Bridleway sign, at the Hayfield end of the Sett Valley trail.

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Hayfield

A short walk through a very picturesque town.

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Leaving Hayfield.

The slow climb begins.

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Above Hayfield

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Snake Path sign

A beautiful heather moorland field to cross.

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Bridge over the bog

Deep and dangerous bog. Don't leave the path!

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The way down

A gentle descend, around Lantern Pike.

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Creek crossing

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Busy road

Be careful!

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Meadow

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Great place to rest

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Wall crossing

Do not go uphill. We almost missed this crossing.

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