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Walk up Broomhead moor

By Dave Roberts   

on August 17, 2015    No ratings yet.

Posted as a walk in – Dark Peak, England, Europe, Peak District National Park

Walk up Broomhead moor

Route Essentials

Route Summary

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

8.79 km

Ascent

241 m

Time

3 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Wigtwizzle

Difficulty

Moderate Walk

Hazards

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Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need. 

Walk up Broomhead moor Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Walk up Broomhead moor

A moorland walk from Wigtwizzle that doesn’t go too high, but still high enough to get some views.

A Local Expert Route from Allen Hudson.

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Route Start Location: Wigtwizzle

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
8.79 km 241 m 3 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Moderate Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Check out the businesses nearby for more places to stay and drink.

Hazards

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

Public Transport:

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Weather Forecast:

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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