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United Kingdom, Peak District, England

Snake Pass

Sweeping moorland A road that rolls and dips across the wild Pennine spine.

Length

16 km

In miles

9.9 mi

Driving time

24 min

Atlas rating

8.9 / 10

Driving quality8.9
Scenery8.8

The run

Glossop to Ladybower Reservoir, following the A57. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.

Season

Regularly closed by snow drifts in winter