Snake Pass
A57Glossop to Ladybower · England
Distance14.7mi · 24 km
Drive time31 minon the road
DifficultyDemanding
Moorland
The A57 traverses the high Pennine moors between Manchester and the Hope Valley.
The A57 Snake Pass crosses the exposed gritstone moorland of the Peak District, a remote and atmospheric run that is regularly among the first roads closed by snow or landslip. Long curves climb to the watershed before the descent toward Ladybower reservoir. Fog, standing water and cyclists are all common, so it rewards patience and a wary eye on the weather.
Where it runs
GlossopStart · England
LadybowerEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners24bends
Tightness6of 10
Max gradient12%≈ 1-in-8
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb473 mtotal ascent
Summit503 mhighest point · 1650 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
351 m rangeKnow before you go
- High moorland, closes in snow
- Fog and standing water
- Cyclists
Along the road
- viewpoint Snake Pass summit
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