(LogOut/ One of the only short scrambles in the White Peak area located on Parkhouse Hill in Staffordshire. The path winds its way through the trees before reaching a stile where we headed up the hill over Alport Moor in the direction of Oyster Clough.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-medrectangle-4','ezslot_8',111,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-medrectangle-4-0');At the head of the clough is the Oyster Clough shooting cabin, touted on YouTube as a secret bothy in the Peak District although judging from the guest books in there its very well visited for somewhere so secret. Check out the 7 YHAs in the Peak Districtand find the best walks direct from your accommodation. Did you know the National Trust signs are called Omega signs?if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-leader-1','ezslot_13',115,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-leader-1-0');There is a gate which leads down the hill (quite steep and very muddy!) I started by descending Rimmon Pit Clough and Holme Clough, which are decent enough scrambles in their own right. County/Area - Derbyshire. It can be reached by a quick scramble down.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-leader-2','ezslot_16',117,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-leader-2-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_15',118,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-large-mobile-banner-2-0');The path runs alongside Blackden Brook and climbs steadily, getting rockier as you head up. Good if you want to feel very, very insignificant in the overall scheme of the universe. The entry to the gully is across tricky terrain with many hidden holes. More information on the Peak District, including transport options, where to stay, best Peak District pubs + other useful resources. We walked up Snake Road for half a mile until we reached a lay-by with National Trust Blackden View Farm signs. Flickr photos, groups, and tags related to the "birchenclough" Flickr tag. Fair Brook & Kinder Northern Edges from Birchen Clough: moderate: 8.5 miles: Walk 2514: Fair Brook & Kinder Downfall from Birchen Clough: moderate: 8.0 miles: Walk 2982: Bleaklow & Higher . Turn left into Birchen Clough and scramble over large rocks, if conditions allow, or take to the path on the left bank, to reach a large waterfall (this can provide an easy ice pitch after a period of freezing weather). The cow poo kind of ruins the illusionif(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-banner-1','ezslot_10',113,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-banner-1-0');We followed a very faint path round the head of the Clough and over the moor, heading down the hill on quite indistinct paths. Did you know the National Trust signs are called Omega signs? Oyster Clough Cabin Walk Map:Parking:Birchen Clough Bridge car park, Snake Road, near Glossop (nearest postcode S33 0AB)Facilities: None there is sometimes the Wildman Cafe in the car park but Ive never seen him!Walk Time: 5-6 hoursDifficulty:Distance: 8.5 miles (13.8km)Trig PointsBagged: NonePeak District PeaksBagged: NonePeak District EthelsBagged: NoneBlackden Brook Scramble Walk Map:If you want to try some other Peak District scrambles, why not try:Crowden Clough to Kinder Scout WalkTorside Clough ScrambleMiddle Black Clough Waterfall and Bleaklow StonesHigher Shelf Stones via Ashton Clough ScrambleKinder Downfall Walk via Nether Red Brook Scramble. Start on the left hand side, shortly cross over to the right at t. The Brook itself looks to fork into two scrambles but we took the right hand fork up.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-leader-3','ezslot_17',119,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-leader-3-0');At the top of the climb we had a snack break then followed the top path round Blackden Edge to the Seal Stones.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-leader-4','ezslot_18',120,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-leader-4-0');We then took a steep descent down the hill next to Gate Side Clough this is very steep! When we did this walk the rain started as soon as we entered the Brook, stayed for the duration of our climb and as soon as we hit the top the sun came out and it was a beautiful day again! Start on the left hand side, shortly cross over to the right at the obvious point and continue up, sticking to the rocks at the side, don't be tempted to stray up too much. I hope this blog will give you some ideas of places to visit in the Peak District and inspire you and your family to head into the great outdoors. We quickly plotted this route on the OS map and then set off to walk it! Welcome to The Wandering Wildflower, an outdoors lifestyle blog focusing on family walks in the Peak District, a place we love exploring. If youre new to scrambling or even been doing it a while, I would always recommend you scramble up instead of down. Youll intersect with another path, turn right and continue all the way to the end of the woods in Chew Plantation. Brianna Ghey, a transgender girl from Birchwood in Warrington, was found by members of the public as she lay wounded on a path in Culcheth Linear Park at around 3:13pm on Saturday 11 February, and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services a short while later. We nipped over the bridge to get a photo of the Peak and Northern Footpaths green sign and then headed back over the bridge and over the stile into the woods. At the woods turn right, follow the path, turn right through a gate and walk downhill. Nether Red Brook / Upper Red Brook (Kinder). This was a bit of an unplanned walk as we had meant to head over to Teggs Nose and White Nancy. English: Waterfall, Birchen Clough. From Manchester, its approximately 15 miles/45 minutes taxi drive. Required fields are marked *. AOL. Let me know in the comments. Do you have any questions about this walk including the scramble section? Its been a difficult few months for everyone, but we had really been feeling the lockdown lately. We headed for the sheepfold, where there is a stile leading to the footpath running adjacent to Cowms Moor and the former quarry or landslide which has made some peculiar looking spoil heaps there. Required fields are marked *. We quickly plotted this route on the OS map and then set off to walk it! Sometimes a lack of planning can have a happy outcome. Catherine Clough, 79. Birchen Clough scramble + The Trinnacles Scramble up Birchen Clough Location: Near Dovestone Reservoir Grade scramble: 1 This route takes you up Birchen Clough, for most of the route it's simply navigating the rocks but there's a short scramble about halfway up (see photo above). For this Peak District scramble walk, you start on the Snake Pass side of Kinder Scout, this 6-mile walk takes you up Blackden Brook on a challenging route to the top. Best Kinder Scout Walks | Guides and GPX Files . The path runs along Lady Clough through the woodlands, then opens out into a clearing with a woodpile and a skip. (c) The Wandering Wildflower. Are you enjoying the walks? We had a quick snack break and Hols signed the book for us (I get her to do most of my admin now ;)! The path leads back to the River Ashop, where we crossed the bridge. Before climbing the stile into the old plantation however, we took a faint path along the riverbank which lead to Snake Woodlands. Im Jo! For these walks, there are two maps that cover them OL1 Peak District (Dark Peak Area) andOL24 Peak District (White Peak Area), You can buy a paper map at outdoor shops or shop online at Amazon or Ordnance Survey. Thank you very much . saying that I also found it fun to do as a speed scramble and race its Strava segment. This is at no extra cost to you. Check out the 7 YHAs in the Peak Districtand find the best walks direct from your accommodation. Read John C. Clough's profile to learn more about them and discover their Best. Or check out all our Peak District walking routes here. The scramble section of this route is an optional add-on to the walk, you can simply walk to the base of the rocks and enjoy the view or take an extra challenge and head up to the top. Interest increases with height and there is a step at the top that requires a bit of thought but is in fact perfectly doable. She was just 16 years old. Associate regional editor for 15 local news websites in Los Angeles County. The farmer was in his yard with some sheep and kindly let us pass through to reach Snake Road, which meant that we didnt need to follow the footpath to Alport Bridge and walk even further up Snake Road its a horrible road to walk on as the cars fly past! This blog may contain affiliate links through which, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission. If the farmer isnt there youll have to follow the footpath a short distance down to Alport Bridge and then join Snake Road. Im Jo! I hope this blog will give you some ideas of places to visit in the Peak District and inspire you and your family to head into the great outdoors. What other Peak District scramble routes have you done? Its the in-between level of hiking and climbing, so generally you wont need ropes or any form or equipment (some Grade 3 scrambles you might); however all of these routes in the list are Grade 1, with one Grade 2 section. Instead of heading across the road down into Snake Woodlands we headed over the stile in the car park and up through the pine and larch plantation. Not so good as a descent, but theres a fast way down The Wicken just adjacent. Id been on a photography course in Snake Woodlands the day before though and they were so magical with the Autumn colours I knew we had to go back. Birchen Clough is a series of waterfalls in the Chew Valley, on the edge of the Peak District (so definitely counts as one of the Peak District waterfalls!). This was a bit of an unplanned walk as we had meant to head over to Teggs Nose and White Nancy. This route takes you up Birchen Clough, for most of the route its simply navigating the rocks but theres a short scramble about halfway up (see photo above). As you climb higher the last section of the route turns into a rocky steep section, which is where you can scramble to final part to the top of Grindsbrook. Here Ive included 7 different scrambles in the Peak District and also included details on the best walks to do these routes. Plus we love a scramble, and the Blackden Brook scramble was one we hadnt ticked off yet. We nipped over the bridge to get a photo of the Peak and Northern Footpaths green sign and then headed back over the bridge and over the stile into the woods. Once across follow Birchen Clough uphill, there are a few scramble sections, including one challenging one next to the waterfall. This waterfall is the crux of the scramble. If you are looking for a challenging walk with lots to see, including the Oyster Clough shooting cabin (aka the secret bothy in the Peak District of YouTube fame) and Blackden Brook with all its stunning waterfalls, this could be the walk for you! Thanks for the inspiration!. Ask me in the comments below. If youre looking for a scramble route to start with the Grindsbrook Clough is a pretty good one to do. Or get in touch and I will help as best I can :). As well as running I quite like a rocky scramble, ie a route where you have to use your hands to progress. Includes areas such as Kinder Scout, the Wilderness Gullies and Bleaklow, and features both classic (Wilderness Gully East and Wildboar Clough) and lesser known routes. But the climb up Birchen Clough was even better, essentially a long gradual scramble alongside a waterfall. Again the scramble section is near the top of the Kinder Plateau on this route. This is the route up to The Trinnacle, which involves scrambling up the rocks littering the Clough to get to the top. Sometimes a lack of planning can have a happy outcome. Hello! The scramble initially skirts an attractive waterfall, then takes a smaller cascade more directly, before finally heading towards the summit of Bleaklow along the rocky bed of Dowstone Clough.

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