🎥 EPIC 40KM SOLO HIKE | Hidden Waterfalls, Forgotten Tunnels & Lost Cabins – Northern Peak District

Join me on a stunning 40km solo adventure through the northern Peak District, starting and finishing in Crowden.

This route features seven reservoirs, two Woodhead Tunnel(s) portals, two trig points and the magical Middle Black Clough Waterfall.

We also pay our respects at the site of the RCAF Sabre MKII 19234.

While my loyal trail companion Bella stayed home for this one (a bit too much for her little legs!), she’s still very much part of the journey in spirit. 🐾💚

Here’s a breakdown of this unforgettable route with chapter markers ⬇️

📍Chapters:
00:00 – Intro & Setting Off from Crowden 🚶‍♂️
01:44 – Crowden Car Park 🚘
02:50 – Walking Along Torside & Woodhead Reservoirs 🌊
09:14 – Western Portal of the Woodhead Tunnels 🚇
11:31 – Along the River Etherow to the waterfall 🌿
12:56 – Middle Black Clough Waterfall 💦✨
14:45 – Back along the River Etherow and a Rest Stop 🧺
16:51 – Up Past Ironbower Rocks 🪨
21:05 – Lady Cross & Stunning Views 🏞
22:12 – South Nab Trig Point ⛰
22:57 – Upper & Lower Windleden Reservoirs 💧
24:00 – Dunford Bridge & Eastern Woodhead Tunnel Portal 🚉
27:27 – Winscar & Hardern Reservoirs 💦
29:24 – Through Holme Styes Wood 🌲
34:43 – Ramsden & Brownhill Reservoirs 🌄
36:00 – Ascent through the moorlands 🥾
38:08 – In Memory of Flying Officer Warren (RCAF Sabre MKII 19234) 🇨🇦✈️
39:55 – Finding Wrigley’s Cabin Ruins 🏚
41:51 – Summit of Black Hill Trig Point 🏔
42:28– Pennine Way stretch 👣
45:36 – Laddow Rocks Descent 🪨
46:14 – Reflections and Return to Crowden 💭

🗺️ Total Distance: 40km
⏱️ Estimated Time: 10–11 hours
🐶 Bella Rating: 0/5 – “I’ll sit this one out, thanks!” 🐾❤️
📍 Route source: [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/crowden-and-black-hill-35km-circular-jr-mapped-f9322b1].

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