The Ethels of the Peak District in 45 Walks

Route Three: Shelf Moor and Featherbed Moss

Ethels Bagged: Higher Shelf Stones, Bleaklow, Alport Moor, Featherbed Top, Mill Hill
Start Point
Snake Pass
Grid Reference
SK 088 929
Total Distance
11.99 miles (19.3 km)
Total Climbing
466 metres
Estimated Time
5 – 6 hours
Difficulty Grade
Hard

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Route Overview & Notes

Route Three of the Peak District Ethels compilation starts from Snake Pass and undertakes a magnificent 12-mile circuit across the wild plateaus of Shelf Moor and Featherbed Moss. This walk bags five key summits: Higher Shelf Stones, Bleaklow, Alport Moor, Featherbed Top, and Mill Hill.

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