So, a fair few of the routes in the book done, but still many more to do. Thanks for stopping by! Plus we love a scramble, and the Blackden Brook scramble was one we hadnt ticked off yet. We then took a steep descent down the hill next to Gate Side Clough this is very steep! Once youve admired the views from The Trinnacles, continue walking along the edge, the path runs all the way around to Ashway Rocks but its easy to miss the path along the edge. Includes Address(1) Email(1) See Results. The path runs along Lady Clough through the woodlands, then opens out into a clearing with a woodpile and a skip. Birchen Clough Sunday, 18 August 2019 Start time: 10:00 Moderate 9 miles / 14.5 km Group Amber Valley Route: Via Fairbrook, Ashop Clough, Seal Edge Starting point Birchen Clough Bridge (see below) Grid reference: SK109914 Nearest postcode: S33 0AB Start time: 10:00 Additional notes This is a circular walk 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). These can be fun during a dry spell in summer, so recently Ive been exploring some lines new to me in the northern Peak District. There is a small wooden bridge which leads to a path heading up the hill out of the woods, then we crossed the road back to the car park. As well as running I quite like a rocky scramble, ie a route where you have to use your hands to progress. The path leads back to the River Ashop, where we crossed the bridge. I tackled the most westerly of them and found it at the more challenging end of Grade 1. This waterfall is the crux of the scramble. Walk: Birchen Clough car park, Snake road SK 10920 91431. Stage 2 The Trinnacles toChew Reservoir, Stage 4 Alphin Pike to Dove Stone Reservoir (+ car park), *Peak District Walks participates in the Amazon Services Associates Programme, as well as other affiliateprogrammes. Read more here. Peak District WalkFair Brook & Kinder Northern Edges from Birchen Clough. This was a bit of an unplanned walk as we had meant to head over to Teggs Nose and White Nancy. Grade 3 you might want to take a rope and a friend. Find out what maps you will need for your trip here. Important note regarding The Trinnacles You might see pictures of people climbing these, its a sheer drop on the other side so please be careful. John C. Clough is a Commercial Litigation attorney in Los Angeles, CA. Turn right to reach Fairbrook Naze, which looks like a ship's prow from the valley. We walked up Snake Road for half a mile until we reached a lay-by with National Trust Blackden View Farm signs. There is a small wooden bridge which leads to a path heading up the hill out of the woods, then we crossed the road back to the car park. We followed a very faint path round the head of the Clough and over the moor, heading down the hill on quite indistinct paths. Ask me in the comments below. You can descend sooner on the section of the walk to Alphin Pike but this is a steep scramble down and wont save you much time. We quickly plotted this route on the OS map and then set off to walk it! Drop your email below and I'll send you some ideas for walks you can try. 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! Craig Clough - Los Angeles Courts Reporter - Law360 | LinkedIn Walk: Birchen Clough car park, Snake road SK 10920 91431. 13 miles As you begin the climb break off the main path and just follow the river. But the climb up Birchen Clough was even better, essentially a long gradual scramble alongside a waterfall. 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. From Alphin Pike, head back to the edge and take the winding path down towards the trees, its tricky with loose rocks in places so take your time. Youll also notice that only a small section of the each route include a scramble, so once youve done that the rest of the walk is on two feet! The path leads back to the River Ashop, where we crossed the bridge. Please note 'Peak District Walks' accepts no liability for any injuries or accidents resulting from walking our routes. I also blog about our UK camping trips, UK day trips, walks around Yorkshire and more. Guided Walks with an introduction to map reading (see dates here). The entry to the gully is across tricky terrain with many hidden holes. Go over here, through a gate then another gate and alongside Greenfield Reservoir, on your left. From Ashway Rocks head on the same level in a southerly direction and youll pick up the path. There are rocks to climb over and in Autumn these can be wet and slippery from rain, so take care. Sometimes a lack of planning can have a happy outcome. to a bridge over the River Ashop, which we crossed and then followed the path to Blackden Brook.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_14',116,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-large-mobile-banner-1-0');Blackden Brook is home to a series of waterfalls, with quite a large one being just down from the main path. I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. *Peak District Walks participates in the Amazon Services Associates Programme, as well as other affiliateprogrammes. 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. A few hundred metres after the waterfall you'll need to look for the path on the opposite side of the clough, and cross at this point (SE 04023 04580). 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! 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. Want new walks in your inbox? Plus we love a scramble, and the Blackden Brook scramble was one we hadnt ticked off yet. There is parking for literally 1 car at Alport Bridge and seeing the lay-by unusually empty was too good an opportunity to miss! to a bridge over the River Ashop, which we crossed and then followed the path to Blackden Brook.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_14',116,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thewanderingwildflower_co_uk-large-mobile-banner-1-0');Blackden Brook is home to a series of waterfalls, with quite a large one being just down from the main path. Youll intersect with another path, turn right and continue all the way to the end of the woods in Chew Plantation. 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. Associate regional editor for 15 local news websites in Los Angeles County. Dovestone Reservoir Walk (+ Trinnacles) - Saddleworth | 12-Mile Route At the top of the climb we had a snack break then followed the top path round Blackden Edge to the Seal Stones. Do you have any questions about this walk including the scramble section? Please get in touch and I will happily help with your walk. This was a bit of an unplanned walk as we had meant to head over to Teggs Nose and White Nancy. JC John C. Clough. Start: top of Snake Pass, or Glossop, or lay-by on B6105 near Reaps Farm. Im a huge fan of scrambling when I go out hiking and always on the lookout for routes where I can include a scramble section too. Guided Walks with an introduction to map reading (see dates here). Alport Castles is, in fact, not a castle but a giant landslip which has created rock formations that at a glance look like a castle! Fair Brook & Kinder Northern Edges from Birchen Clough - Peak District Walk Start details. For online maps, you can get via OS Online App or Viewranger App. Read more here. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ). 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. 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. Birchen Clough Wintertime Wander Sunday, 31 January 2016 Start time: 10:00 Strenuous 13.5 miles / 21.7 km Group Sheffield 40s Park at Birchen Clough car park, we then take the Roman Road through the trees to Blackden View Farm, cross at Alport Bridge and then a climb up to Blackden Edge. Thanks for stopping by! I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. Unfortunately, there are no suitable public transport options for this walk.