Woodhead Pass
A628High Peak to Barnsley · England
Distance13.6mi · 22 km
Drive time26 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
Moorland
A high, exposed trans-Pennine road over bleak moorland.
The A628 Woodhead Pass climbs over the bleak high moors between Tintwistle and Langsett, the main road across the northern Peak District. Fast and open but notoriously exposed; watch for fog, strong crosswinds, heavy lorries, and quick weather over the tops.
Where it runs
High PeakStart · England
BarnsleyEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners20bends
Tightness4of 10
Max gradient8%≈ 1-in-13
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb332 mtotal ascent
Summit446 mhighest point · 1463 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
293 m rangeKnow before you go
- Fog and crosswinds over the tops
- Heavy lorry traffic
- Fast-changing weather
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