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Quote: Originally posted by ENOCH on 09/2/2014

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The information below is from the Caravan Club website, We are travelling there in a few weeks and looking at leaving M1 at Junction 29 and following the directions.

Directions

Please only use these recommended directions for the final approach and not SatNav, due to unsuitable roads for towing. Winnatts Pass is unsuitable for caravans and motorhomes. From East (Chesterfield): turn onto the A619 (signposted Bakewell). In about 9 miles at the roundabout in Baslow turn right at the second exit onto the A623. In about 7 miles turn right onto B6049 (signposted Bradwell, Castleton). At the T-Junction turn left onto the A6187. The site is on the right in 2 miles. From the West: leave A6 (Chapel-en-le-Frith - Buxton) onto the A623 continue past first signpost for Castleton, at Sparrowpit (as it leads to Winnatts Pass), In about 6 miles turn left onto the B6049 (signposted Bradwell, Castleton); then as above from East.

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Quote: Originally posted by loulee on 09/2/2014

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Quote: Originally posted by ENOCH on 09/2/2014The information below is from the Caravan Club website, We are travelling there in a few weeks and looking at leaving M1 at Junction 29 and following the directions.

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Directions

Please only use these recommended directions for the final approach and not SatNav, due to unsuitable roads for towing. Winnatts Pass is unsuitable for caravans and motorhomes. From East (Chesterfield): turn onto the A619 (signposted Bakewell). In about 9 miles at the roundabout in Baslow turn right at the second exit onto the A623. In about 7 miles turn right onto B6049 (signposted Bradwell, Castleton). At the T-Junction turn left onto the A6187. The site is on the right in 2 miles. From the West: leave A6 (Chapel-en-le-Frith - Buxton) onto the A623 continue past first signpost for Castleton, at Sparrowpit (as it leads to Winnatts Pass), In about 6 miles turn left onto the B6049 (signposted Bradwell, Castleton); then as above from East.

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Omg I'm glad I asked....I didn't see the comment 're directions abduction note 're the unsuitable road....W.pass....people have told me to come off at j 36 M1 then follow A61 then road to glossop over Ladybower reservoir....this obviously ain't the best route

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Quote: Originally posted by romany girl on 09/2/2014

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The Ladybower road is often closed during the winter and on some weekends as part of a safety campaign due to the high number of fatalities involving bikers along the route. It is possible to tow down into Glossop, as long as you have a well matched outfit with plenty of power and you keep your speed down. Its the return journey however that is quite steep in places, although HGVs do use the route at times when they access local quaries.

The views are stunning on a clear day, and well worth a visit hitch-free if your ever in the area, lots of nice picnic spots and a good selection of pubs and cafes along the way through the local villages and hamlets.

Julia

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