Burbage Rocks, Padley Gorge and Higger Tor - Ramblers

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Overview

Starting from the lay-by on The Dale Rd between Hooks and Upper Burbage car parks.

The lay-by is nearer to the Ringinglow Road end.

A few short steep ascents that we will take our time over.

Toilets available midway round at the National Trust Longshaw estate visitors centre and cafe.

Sunday, 11 August 2024

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 341.4m / 1120ft
Type:: circular

Free parking in lay-by.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 25600 82501
Nearest postcode:: S32 1BR
what3words:: smiled.frogs.spits

Start time:: 10:30 am

Lay-by on The Dale road, this is nearer to the Ringinglow Road end. Nearest What3Words///perky.stage.boom

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