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    Snake Wood Circular Walk

    Difficulty
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    Easy
    Duration
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    0.5-1h
    Distance
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    2.3 km
    Elevation
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    64 m
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    Directions to Trailhead

    Walking the Snake Wood Circular is a short but fun adventure in the Peak District that will take you through a beautifully scenic stretch of woodland terrain. While out on the trail, you will pass through a densely treed area along Lady Clough and follow the water until it meets up with the winding banks of the River Ashop. This trail offers the perfect opportunity to escape from the city and reconnect with nature.

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    Route Description for Snake Wood Circular Walk

    Located southeast of Glossop in the heart of the Peak District, the Snake Wood Circular is a fantastic family-friendly walk that will take you on a short loop through a picturesque riverside setting in the forest. Setting out from the car park, head southwest to cross over the road and enter into the dense cover of the woodland terrain. From here, you will follow the trail south along Lady Clough until you reach a crossing where the stream meets up with the River Ashop. Turn right and cross over Lady Clough, following along the river to the west as you relax in the tranquil atmosphere of the forest. When you come to a junction in the trail, follow it to the right to gain a small amount of elevation on the hillside as you head north to skirt along the edge of Lady Clough once again. After a short distance, you will come to a bridge over the stream, at which point you will cross over to the other side and follow the trail to the northeast to return to the car park where you began.

    Other amazing walks in Peak District National Park

    Check out our guides to Kinder Scout, Mam Tor, Stanage Edge, Dovedale, and Padley Gorge. Or see all of our Peak District walks on 10Adventures.

    Getting to the Snake Wood Circular Walk Trailhead

    To reach the car park for the Snake Wood Circular Walk from Glossop, make your way east on High Street E/A57 for 9.3 km to find the car park on the left.

    Route Information

    • When to do

      March-November

    • Backcountry Campsites

      No

    • Pets allowed

      Yes - On Leash

    • Family friendly

      Yes

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Moderate

    • Route Type

      Lollipop

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