From the layby at Doctor's gate just on the east of Snake summit, go through the gate and follow the valley, up onto the moor. The path to the Penine Way has been much improved but can have wet and boggy patches. Turn right upon reaching the Pennine Way. This path is excellent with a smooth hard core of sandstone or sandstone slabs. The route goes up Devils Dyke, an obvious cut through the moor. On turning around at the top of Devils Dyke, at Alport Low, there is a great view south over to Kinder. Continue along the path to cross Hern Clough. From here there is a smaller path straight ahead that goes over the moors towards Higher Shelf Stones. At the path junction climb up to Higher Shelf Stones. Follow this path over the moors. This reaches the crash site of a Super Fortress which crashed into the hilside in 1948. There are many people that park at the Snake Summit just to walk to this crash site and this is avery busy area of Bleaklow. Walk solomnly up through the aircraft wreckage and then onto reach the trig point of Higher Shelf Stones.(3.0kms. 140m. 1hrs. 10min.)

The best way to Hern Stones is to walk on a bearing, but taking the paths when they appear. This area can be quite confusing, and remote, but there are paths on the ground if not on the map. Once at Hern Stones, follow the path due north to get to Wain Stones. This path runs parallel to the Pennine Way and is a good path. Given the correct angle, the Wain Stones look like they are kissing, the kissing stones. It is then a simple walk along the good path to reach Bleaklow Head with the large cairn and stake. The actual true summit of Bleaklow is on top of a peat hagg some 50m east of the large cairn at 633m. There are good views to the north over to Black Hill from here.(1.5kms. 40m. 0hrs. 40min.)

There is a path from Bleaklow Head over to Bleaklow Hill and Bleaklow Stones but it is indistinct in many places. Starting at Bleaklow Head, follow the path east, keeping to the stakes. These stakes, both short and tall, help the navigation to Bleaklow Hill and keep the walker on the right track. Bleaklow Hill is not marked with any cairn so you may wish to guess which lump is highest. There is a stake below the true top with some large flat stones. Continue along the same line of stakes to just south of Bleaklow Stones. Again there is no path and the route is along the series of stakes, some visible some not. In less than perfect visibility a map and compass is needed. Once at the point marked on the map, look around. There are many interesting stones in and around the area. From here the views north draw the eye over to Black Hill and Emily Moor Mast; the views south are down the Westend.(2.0kms. 20m. 0hrs. 40min.)

The return is via the uphill route back to Bleaklow Head and then down the Pennine Way. Once finished exploring Bleaklow Stones, return to the line of stakes. Then follow the line on the map west making to Bleaklow Hill and then onto Bleaklow Head. Navigation can be difficult here and the rough ground can be exhausting. Use of a GPS device or mobile phone can help in following the correct path. Trending down the hillside to the north or south is to be avoided. Much of the land is confusing here. In perfect visibility Bleaklow Head stands stands out, easing the navigation. Once at Bleaklow Head follow the Pennine Way south back towards the Snake Pass. There are often many cars parked along the A57 at the snake summit. For change walk over to Snake Pass. At the road walk downhill, there is a complete path on the right (south) side of the road. The start point is by the bridge at the steep bend.(6.0kms. 20m. 1hrs. 50min.)