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Journey through beautiful countryside, as you leave the bright lights of Manchester city centre behind and journey towards the picturesque Derbyshire town of Glossop.

Travel only an hour outside of Manchester city centre and you will reach the north western gateway to the Peak District National Park. Glossop is an excellent base for exploring some of the area's classic walking country. Get your walking boots at the ready and discover the rugged moorland and wide open spaces of the Dark Peak on foot.

Looking for something a little less adventurous? Browse the picturesque Old Glossop, dating back to the 12th century with pretty stone cottages and medieval market cross.

The Manchester to Broadbottom section of the route is supported by South East Manchester Community Rail Partnership and the Dinting to Glossop section is supported by High Peak and Hope Valley Community Rail Partnership. These partnerships are part of a growing grassroots movement across Britain, engaging communities and helping people get the most from their railways.

Highlights

Explore the classic walking country including Black Hill, Bleadklow, Kinder Scout & the Longdendale Valley.

From Glossop station you can hop on the Snake X57 bus which will take you along the spectacular Snake Pass, over Snake Summit and across the Pennine Way for panoramic heather moorland views.

Walk from Ashburys Station (20 mins) and you'll reach the iconic Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City FC

Find out more

Local line website

Getting there

Train/bus Car Plane

Route

Manchester Piccadilly to Glossop

Cost

£6.70 Off-Peak Day Return

Opening times

7 days a week | All year

Journey time

1hr

Distance

18 miles | 29 km

Time from London

2:30 hours (see itinerary)

Plan your trip

Suggested itinerary

Seven days a week Northern’s electric trains from Manchester Piccadilly take you from the bustle of the city onto the Glossop Line.

Thirty five minutes later you can be amidst Derbyshire hills and peaks. This fourteen mile line was once part of the Woodhead Line and will soon become home to the Woodhead Railway Heritage Museum at Guide Bridge.

Discover 'Station Connections' a series of inspiring artworks by local artist Eamonn Murphy and South East Manchester Community Rail Partnership. The art tells the story of the communities served by stations along the Glossop Line from Manchester Piccadilly to Hattersley. Take a look at the artwork and find out more here...