Scrambling and Hiking, Torside and Bleaklow

Route: Torside Clough, Bleaklow Head

Meet at: Torside Reservoir car park on the B6105 just off the A628 Woodhead Pass road. OS map reference SK068983.

Torside Clough is a long and entertaining scramble leading all the way from the valley floor to the Bleaklow summit plateau. The scrambling is easy enough for the most part but raised water levels and/or winter conditions can certainly add a bit of interest at this time of year.

The full day will include a short walk in along the Longenden Trail, a long pleasant easy Grade 1 scrambling ascent of Torside Clough and a hike to Bleaklow Head before returning via the Pennine Way, Clough Edge the Longenden Trail.

Photos of some of our previous outings to Torside and Bleaklow can be seen here:

https://4142298.xyz/Sheffield-Mountaineering-Rock-Climbing-Meet/photos/31211890/494111327/

https://4142298.xyz/Sheffield-Mountaineering-Rock-Climbing-Meet/photos/30661682/

Difficulty: Grade 1 Scrambling (suitable for beginners). For more information on scrambling grades see:

https://www.thebmc.co.uk/understanding-scrambling-grades

Experience Required: Some hiking/hillwalking experience would be beneficial along with a sense of adventure and preparation for any weather.

Duration: Approx. 12 km with total height gain (from car park to Bleaklow summit plateau) of approx. 400 metres. Estimated time 5 hours.

Ordnance Survey Map: OS 110 Sheffield & Huddersfield Landranger 1:50 000 Scale.

Guidebook: Scrambles in the Dark Peak published by Cicerone Press.

As always, if everybody wants to contribute £2.00 towards our Meet Up site fees and other operating costs that will be great, thanks.