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Bleaklow is a high, expansive area of peat moorland located within the Dark Peak region of the Peak District in Derbyshire, England. The summit reaches an elevation of 633 meters, making it one of the highest points in the national park. Its landscape is characterized by remote, heavily eroded peat hags, deep groughs, and large tracts of heather and cotton grass. The moorland is traversed by the Pennine Way long-distance trail and is notable for the wreckage of several historic aircraft crashes, including a Boeing B-29 Superfortress.

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How high is Bleaklow?

Bleaklow Head reaches 633 meters and is one of the highest points in the Peak District National Park. The plateau is in the Dark Peak of Derbyshire and is largely covered by peat moorland.

What is the Bleaklow Bomber crash site?

It is the remote wreck site of a US Air Force B-29 Superfortress that crashed during a routine flight in November 1948. The Peak District National Park warns that the site remains a memorial and that aircraft remains must not be removed. [Peak District National Park guidance](https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/places-to-visit/bleaklow)

How difficult is the walk to the Bleaklow Bomber site?

From Torside, the official route to the crash site and back is about 10 miles over steep, rough, exposed ground and takes at least four hours for experienced, well-equipped walkers. There are no facilities at the site, and peat can become wet and boggy after rain.

Does the Pennine Way cross Bleaklow?

Yes. The Pennine Way crosses the Bleaklow Head area, but the wider plateau contains peat channels called groughs and can be difficult to navigate in poor visibility. Weather can change quickly even during summer, so a map, compass, suitable footwear, and extra layers are important.

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