Snake Pass A57 — Peak District's Classic MoorlandRoad.
Distance
32 km
Duration
1 day
Climb
480 m
Rating
4.8 / 5
445 reviews
Snake Pass A57 — Peak District's Classic Moorland Road.
The iconic Snake Pass through the Dark Peak — England's most celebrated motorcycle road. The A57 crosses Bleaklow Moor at 512m between Sheffield and Manchester, a sweeping high moorland road with flowing curves, open vistas, and the atmospheric Snake Inn at the top. Frequently closed in winter. A motorcyclists' pilgrimage route.
Quick facts
SurfacePaved
Distance32 km
Days1
Total climb480 m
DifficultyModerate
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The route.
Sheffield — Rivelin ValleyStart · Depart Sheffield west via Rivelin Valley — already scenic before the proper Snake begins.
Ladybower ReservoirPhoto Spot · The twin-towered overflow towers of this huge reservoir are a striking sight. The flooded villages beneath are part of local legend.
Ashopton ViaductScenic Point · The road swings across the reservoir causeway — one of the best views of Ladybower.
Snake Pass Summit — 512mMountain Pass · The high moorland summit. The Snake Inn pub is here — great coffee and bacon butties. Bleaklow Moor stretches endlessly.
Doctor's Gate Roman Road ViewpointScenic Point · The old Roman trans-Pennine road follows the ridge above. Peat bog and heather in every direction.
GlossopEnd · End in Glossop — Victorian mill town at the Manchester fringe. Continue into Manchester or loop back via Woodhead Pass for double the fun.
From riders.
445 verified rides logged on this route.
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