Peak District passes

The A57 Snake Pass climbs to around 510 m between Glossop and Ladybower, passing Kinder Scout and Bleaklow. It makes a good day trip from Manchester or Sheffield. The road often shuts in snow or after landslips, so check before you go.

The stops

1. Start

   Manchester

2. Town

   Glossop

   Start of the climb

3. Viewpoint

   Snake Pass summit

   Pennine Way crossing at 510 m

4. Lake

   Ladybower Reservoir

   Large reservoir

5. Town

   Castleton

   Caves and castle

6. Viewpoint

   Mam Tor

   Hill with ridge views

7. Town

   Hathersage

   Village on the Derwent

8. Finish

   Sheffield

Where to stay

• Night 1

  Castleton

  Losehill Caravan Club site

When to go

Apr–Oct

On the road

Often closed in winter or after landslips; check Derbyshire County Council