{
  "name": "Snake Pass",
  "slug": "snake-pass-a57",
  "url": "https://www.bestdrivingroads.com/roads/snake-pass-a57/",
  "summary": "The A57 traverses the high Pennine moors between Manchester and the Hope Valley.",
  "roadNumbers": [
    "A57"
  ],
  "location": {
    "country": "United Kingdom",
    "region": "England",
    "start": {
      "name": "Glossop",
      "lat": 53.443302,
      "lon": -1.948878
    },
    "end": {
      "name": "Ladybower",
      "lat": 53.383275,
      "lon": -1.678534
    }
  },
  "measurements": {
    "lengthMiles": 14.7,
    "lengthKm": 23.7,
    "driveMinutes": 31,
    "corners": 24,
    "hairpins": 0,
    "maxGradientPercent": 12,
    "summitMetres": 511.6,
    "elevationConfidence": "measured",
    "difficulty": "demanding",
    "tightnessOutOf10": 6
  },
  "timing": {
    "bestSeasons": [
      "spring",
      "summer",
      "autumn"
    ]
  },
  "conditions": {},
  "hazards": [
    "High moorland, closes in snow",
    "Fog and standing water",
    "Cyclists"
  ],
  "scenery": [
    "moorland"
  ],
  "pointsOfInterest": [
    "Snake Pass summit"
  ],
  "geometry": {
    "pointCount": 135
  },
  "attribution": {
    "source": "Routes - bestdrivingroads.com",
    "citation": "Cite with a link to the road page. Stats are measured from the mapped line, not copied from other lists; where elevationConfidence is \"approximate\" the 30 m DEM cannot resolve that line and the elevation figures are indicative.",
    "roadGeometry": "(c) OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL",
    "terms": "Facts are free to cite with attribution; bulk reproduction of the catalogue requires permission (simon@keane.studio)."
  },
  "updated": "2026-07-25"
}