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The Bowstones – Sponds Hill Trig Point loop from Kettleshulme

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North West England

The Bowstones – Sponds Hill Trig Point loop from Kettleshulme

Moderate

4.6

(5)

12

hikers

The Bowstones – Sponds Hill Trig Point loop from Kettleshulme

02:34

8.57km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

778 m

Old Mill Building by the Stream

Highlight • Structure

1.81 km

Holme Wood

Forest

3

4.12 km

View of the Valley and Solitary Tree

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

4.14 km

Public Footpath Sign to Charles Head, Lyme, Whaley Bridge Park & Kettleshulme

Highlight • Trail

5

4.14 km

The Bowstones

Highlight • Monument

The Bowstones are thought to be the remains of Anglo Saxon crosses which marked the edge of ancient territories. Both stones are decorated with carvings, which date from the 10th century or earlier, and some later lettering.

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6

4.34 km

Sheep Pasture in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Watch out here if it’s been raining, the path gets very muddy

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7

4.51 km

View of Black Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

4.65 km

Public Footpath Sign to Handleyfoot, Whaley Bridge, and Kettleshulme

Highlight • Trail

9

5.36 km

Sponds Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are many fine viewpoints for appreciating Manchester's urban sprawl and this is another one. It lies just off the Gritstone Trail, a long-distance footpath between Disley and Kidsgrove through …

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B

8.57 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.41 km

2.20 km

411 m

356 m

180 m

Surfaces

2.63 km

2.18 km

1.65 km

1.05 km

791 m

260 m

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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