Snake Pass
A57 · Glossop → Ladybower Reservoir · England
- Length
- 14 miles
- Drive time
- 25 min
- Type
- Mountain pass
- Region
- England
Before you go: Frequently closed by snow and landslips — check before travelling
The moody trans-Pennine classic: from Glossop the A57 writhes over bleak Bleaklow moorland — the 'snake' is the road itself — before dropping through forest to the Ladybower reservoir. At its best early on a clear morning.
Highlights of the Snake Pass
- Moorland summit
- Ladybower reservoir finish
- Legendary rhythm of bends
Where to stop
- Ladybower Inn — Classic pub by the reservoir at the eastern end
- Glossop — Fuel and cafés in town before the climb from the west
Drive the Snake Pass
Open Snake Pass on the map → ⬇ Download GPX
GPX works with Garmin, TomTom, Beeline and most bike sat-navs. Free, no sign-up — these are indicative waypoints, so follow the road signs, not the arrow.
Plot it, add it to a club run with a meeting point and pit stops, then share the whole trip as one link. Free, no account, works offline.
Route research: Venture Bound
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