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
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 3 April 2026
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