Glen Howe Park – Bradfield and Stocksbridge Walkers

Length – 6.5 miles

Walk Description

A walk with plenty of up. The route climbs from Stocksbridge Town Hall to Bolsterstone, before descending down to the Ewden Valley, The route then climbs again to Spout House Hill, with views across to the Pennines, the Ewden Valley and Wharncliffe Crags. The walk then descends into Glen Howe Park before it ends on the main road through Wharncliffe Side.You can catch a bus back to Stocksbridge from the stop near the Blue Ball Inn.

Information

Grade – A demanding walk with plenty of ascents. The paths are well marked. There is a section on quiet roads.
Start – Stocksbridge Town Hall, Manchester Road.
Public transport – 57 and SuperTram Link
Refreshments – In Stocksbridge and Wharncliffe Side
Public Toilets – none on this route.
Grid Reference – SK 273 983

Stocksbridge Walkers are Welcome walks can be found as recommended routes on the OS Maps App for mobile phones , tablets and pc.

Walk to Glen Howe Park walk instructions pdf

Map of the walk

Mobile Phone Coverage – Mobile phone signal coverage is mostly good in this area. Intermittent signals can be received on higher ground.

Ordnance Survey map OL1 Dark Peak is recommended for all the routes on this web site.

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