Pennine Way Day 2 - Crowden to Standedge

Sunday 27th June 2021

A mixture of remote moorland, stone slabs, reservoirs and bleakness.

A certain amount of ascent is encountered in the first few miles, the high level walking around Laddow Rocks was the highlight for me, but after that, the walking is generally easy going. The route is no longer a slog through peat bog around Black Hill, but a super highway of perfectly laid slabs where walking can be straightforward, fast but a little bland at times.

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Distance: 13.2 miles

Duration: 6:00 hours

Ascent: 2835 ft

Difficulty: Moderate

Accompanied By: Davy, Rob & Arch

Weather: Dry & Fine

3D outline of route

Parking

A taxi from Padfield and we were dropped off at Torside Reservoir. A slight hiccup at the start of the day as I failed to correctly turn on my GPS until we were 1.5miles on our way - I've adjusted the walk stats to suit.

Looking over to Rhodeswood Reservoir

Hey Edge

Bit gloomy as we head upwards and northwards along the Pennine Way . Forecast is pretty good so spirits are high.

Laddow Rocks

Heading towards Black Hill. Not much change in the scenery around these parts - Moor, Mist and stone slabs.

A lunch break at Dean Clough. Not overly pleasant due to the mouldy sandwiches we were given from the Windy Harbour Farm.

Crossing the A635 - My cue to call Tubs for the planned rendezvous an hour or two up ahead.

Wessenden Reservoir - No shortage of water up here !

A bit of a climb as we head up the side of Black Moss

Just a brief reminder of the Cornwall Coast Path

And another..... Blakeley Reservoir

Upon arrival at the A62 crossing - The mighty Tubs was waiting to treat us all to a big night out in Huddersfield - possibly the most eagerly awaited part of the walk

Not only did he provide transport for us all - but he provided chilled refreshments too ! What a great bloke.

Good night out in Huddersfield - The Rat & Ratchet was our favourite stop - Excellent beers and music.

A couple of new arrivals swelled our number to 7