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A57 Snake Pass

A legendary Pennine crossing engineered by Thomas Telford in 1821, winding 26 miles between Glossop and Sheffield at nearly 1,700 feet with dramatic moorland scenery and challenging blind summits.

WhereGlossop, Derbyshire · North
RoadA57 Snake Pass
RouteGlossop → Sheffield · 26 miles
Charactermountain,moorland,technical,scenic
OpeningPublic road, open year-round; often closed in winter due to snow and landslip; check road conditions before travelling
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