Where does Snake Pass start and finish?
Where does Snake Pass start and finish? Route and location The pass starts east of Glossop and climbs to the Pennines watershed between the moorland plateaux of Kinder Scout and Bleaklow to a high point of 1,680 feet (510 m) above sea level, where it crosses the Pennine Way.
The pass starts east of Glossop and climbs to the Pennines watershed between the moorland plateaux of Kinder Scout and Bleaklow to a high point of 1,680 feet (510 m) above sea level, where it crosses the Pennine Way.
Is Woodhead Pass safer than Snake Pass?
Though Snake Pass is still the shortest route between Sheffield and Manchester, commuters now prefer the Woodhead Pass just north as it’s safer and links to the M1. The Government even considered closing the road entirely in 1979 but never got around to it – something many drivers will be thankful for.
Why is Snake Pass closed?
The A57 Snake Pass was closed in February 2022 following a battering from Storm Eunice and Storm Franklin. On 29 March 2022 it was reopened to all vehicles, with a weight limit of 7.5 tonnes. There are traffic lights and a 20 mph speed restriction at the location of all 3 landslips.
How long is the A57?
| A57 | |
|---|---|
| From: | Liverpool (SJ340903) |
| To: | Lincoln (SK979705) |
| Via: | Manchester, Sheffield |
| Distance: | 122 miles (196.3 km) |
