BEST WOODLAND WALKS NEAR MANCHESTER: ASHOP CLOUGH

If you’re looking for a magical walk as we head towards the most magical time of the year, a trip to Ashop Clough and the Snake Woodlands is a must

Start: Hope Woodland Car Park, S33 0AB

Distance: 3.59 miles

Duration: 1-2 hours

Elevation: 400 feet

Navigation: follow the route here

Easily missable as you drive along Snake’s Pass (A57), this magical wonderland is hidden from view until you venture down into the woodland adjacent.

This stunning pine forest landscape will have you feeling like you’re in the depths of a Canadian national park, much less on the outskirts of Glossop…

Surrounded by rolling hills, pine trees and babbling streams, you won’t be short on fairytale-like scenery on this short circular walk. In fact, this route has a mix of everything: magical woodlands, eerie moorland and even some spooky ruins to boot.

This route in itself is an absolute gem — but if you’re looking to get a few extra miles in, popular Peak District landmarks Higher Shelf Stones and the B52 Crash Site can easily be incorporated. You can follow our Crash Site walk here,

Due limited parking spaces, we advise going off-peak when you can. The good news is, you’ll usually have the place to yourself due to its hard-to-reach location.

Ready to be transported to your very own fairytale? Follow the route here