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Longendale Edges

OS Map :	110
Start :	Torside Reservoir Car Park.
	SK069984
	200
	Car Park, clearly marked on the OS maps, on the south side of Torside reservoir
Summary :	Torside Reservoir - Torside Clough - Wildboar Clough - Stable Clough - The Lodge - Torside Reservoir
distance :	11.0km.
ascent :	350m.
time :	4hr. 0min.

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Current Weather

Last Updated today at : 02:21:43

Overall :	scattered clouds
Temperature :	15degC.
Wind Speed :	6km/hr.
Wind Direction :	ENE
Clouds :	scattered clouds
Precipitation :	none
Sunrise :	03:40:38
Sunset :	20:39:33
:	Times are GMT add 1 hour for BST

Data from openweathermap.org

The Woodhead Pass follows Longdendale as it leaves Glossop on the way over the Peak District. Initially the valley follows a series of five reservoirs of which Torside is the largest. One the south of this valley are a series of rough gritstone edges. This route takes the walker along these edges, which mark the northern edge of Bleaklow, and back along the Longdendale Valley.

Walk out of the back of the car park, to meet the Trans Pennine Trail, the old Woodhead railway line. Once the road is met, turn west and follow the Pennine Way up towards Bleaklow Head. This route does not go that far. Once the Pennine Way reaches Torside Clough, aim to cross the stream. From here the route goes roughly north overthe Longendale Edges.(3.0kms. 250m. 1hrs. 30min.)

The route over the Longdendale Edges is rough with no paths marked, although there are a variety on the ground. Essentially contour around the edge at the 450m contour line initially onto Torside Maze and White Mare before reaching the wall up Wildboar Clough. Follow the wall line up the Clough until it is possible to cross the stream. Then again follow the 450m contour line around to Lawrence Edge, Deer Knowle and Dowstone Rocks. Soon the track up Stable Clough is reached. Follow this track down Stable Clough to The Lodge and then around to meet the Trans Pennine Tarail again. Follow this back to the car Park. (8.0kms. 100m. 2hrs. 30min.)