United Kingdom, Peak District, England
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
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
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