Region guide

Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester ceremonial county covering the highest summit and wider mountain geography for the area.

Greater Manchester mountain map

Adventures

Mountains

Routes

Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.

Challenging

Greater Manchester Three Peaks Route

Greater Manchester Three Peaks links Blackstone Edge, Black Chew Head, and Wild Bank Hill as a practical county challenge rather than one single uninterrupted mountain path. The route uses the strongest summit order and expects short connector transfers between mountain bases over about 3 days.

  • Distance26.2 km
  • Days3 days
  • High point542M

Towns and villages

Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.

Route access point

Greater Manchester Three Peaks Finish

Reference finish access point used for the Greater Manchester Three Peaks route on the approach to Wild Bank Hill. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.

Route access point

Greater Manchester Three Peaks Start

Reference start access point used for the Greater Manchester Three Peaks route on the approach to Blackstone Edge. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.