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Crowden-in-LongdendaleCrowden
Go only if you are walking the Pennine Way or the Longdendale Trail: one night, no pub, no station, no bus. Otherwise skip and base in Glossop or Edale.
Crowden is a tiny hamlet in the Longdendale valley on the A628 Woodhead Pass between Manchester and Sheffield. It exists for walkers: the traditional first-night stop on the northbound Pennine Way, 16 miles from Edale over Kinder Scout and Bleaklow. There is no public transport, no pub and no shop beyond the campsite. Come for the moorland walking and one quiet night, not for a holiday base.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (snow closes Woodhead Pass and Holme Moss), plus wet moorland days any month
- Airports
- MAN · LBA
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Crowden-in-Longdendale999 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance, coastguard and mountain rescue999
- Non-emergency police101
- NHS non-emergency medical advice111
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Crowden-in-Longdendale, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyVery low crime; the real risks are weather, boggy ground and getting lost on the moors.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police, fire, ambulance, coastguard and mountain rescue · 101 Non-emergency police · 111 NHS non-emergency medical advice
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMAN Manchester (About 25 miles west; train to Hadfield via Manchester Piccadilly, then 4 miles on foot or a taxi from Glossop.).
- Getting aroundOn foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi Glossop to Crowdencheck£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week£8–15 (≈ US$11–20)
- Budget bedCampsite pitch (per adult), a night, per person£5 (≈ US$7)
- Mid-range bedB&B double room, a night, per room£95 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedB&B double room, a night, per room£130 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £30 (≈ US$40) · Mid £55 (≈ US$75) · High £90 (≈ US$120)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MAN Manchester (About 25 miles west; train to Hadfield via Manchester Piccadilly, then 4 miles on foot or a taxi from Glossop.) · LBA Leeds Bradford (Further east; rail via Manchester or Sheffield, then the Glossop line to Hadfield.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Apr
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
May
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jul
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Aug
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Nov
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest Apr (12). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Crowden-in-Longdendale: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
16 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
13 rd
Mar
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
14 rd
Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Jun
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
13 rd
Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
13 rd
Oct
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
15 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
16 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
16 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot. There is no public transport to Crowden; the nearest station is Hadfield, 4 miles west along the Longdendale Trail, on the Glossop line from Manchester Piccadilly (about 40 min). Taxis come from Glossop, about 6 miles by road. By car, the A628 Woodhead Pass runs through the valley from the M67 (Manchester side) or the M1 at junctions 35A/36 (Sheffield side); the A6024 Holme Moss road from Holmfirth is the scenic northern approach. Both high roads close in snow.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 15 min by car
Taxi from Crowden, about 6 miles by road
Nearest town with station, pubs, shops and taxis; the practical resupply stop.
Door to door: A full walking day
On foot south along the Pennine Way over Kinder Scout and Bleaklow, 16 miles
The classic day-one route in reverse; only for fit walkers with good weather.
Door to door: About 30 min by car
Car via the A6024 Holme Moss road
Scenic drive; the Holme Moss road closes in snow.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min by car
Car via Glossop and the A623, or train from Hadfield with a change
A Peak District town for a half-day; too far for a quick return on foot.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Crowden itself
Campsite and one B&B; this is the whole village. Book ahead in summer.
Hadfield or Glossop
6 miles west by road; Glossop has the nearest station, pubs, shops and taxis.
Edale
16 miles south along the Pennine Way; the other end of day one, with more beds and a station.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £25–45 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed (self-catering, campsite)
- Mid
- £45–75 (≈ US$60–100) excl. bed (B&B, café meals, taxi share)
- High
- £75 (≈ US$100)+ excl. bed (private taxi, pub meals in Glossop)
Trip budget
| B&B double room1 × 1 night × £95 | £95 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £55 | £110 |
| Taxi Glossop to Crowden, one way1 × £15 · check | £15 |
| Train Manchester Piccadilly to Hadfield, one way2 × £6 · check | £12 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10 · check | £20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £25 |
| Trip total≈ £139 per person per day, bed included | £277≈ US$400 |
The Old House B&B is 600 yards from the Pennine Way.
2026 estimate in pounds; travel to the area excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Campsite pitch, per adult | £5–12 (≈ US$7–16) |
| B&B per person per nightcheck | £35–60 (≈ US$50–80) |
| Taxi Glossop to Crowdencheck | £12–18 (≈ US$16–25) |
| Train Manchester to Hadfieldcheck | £5–8 (≈ US$7–11) |
| Café meal in Glossop or Hadfieldcheck | £8–15 (≈ US$11–20) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | £8–15 (≈ US$11–20) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No pub, no restaurant, no bus: bring food or eat in Tintwistle, Glossop or Hadfield.
- Woodhead Pass and Holme Moss often close in snow and ice; check before driving in winter.
- Moorland weather changes fast: waterproofs, map and compass, and tell someone your route.
- Phone signal is patchy on the moors even where the village has 4G.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance, coastguard and mountain rescue
- 999
- Non-emergency police
- 101
- NHS non-emergency medical advice
- 111
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Emergency
- Emergency services999
- Non-emergency police101
- NHS non-emergency111
Embassy
No embassies here; nearest consulates and embassies are in Manchester and London (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Glossop to Crowden: about £12–18 (≈ US$16–25), 15 min (check)
- Train Manchester Piccadilly to Hadfield: about £5–8 (≈ US$7–11), 40 min (check)
- Campsite pitch per adult: about £5–12 (≈ US$7–16)
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- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the nearest pub? — Where is the nearest pub?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet?
- I need help — I need help
No public transport to Crowden: arrange a taxi from Glossop or walk in from Hadfield.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Crowden-in-Longdendale. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (snow closes Woodhead Pass and Holme Moss), plus wet moorland days any month · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Field-check the campsite and B&B opening dates and prices for 2026.
- Confirm Hadfield train times and Glossop taxi numbers, with a fallback for late arrivals.
- Add verified cutoffs for the Longdendale Trail, Woodhead Tunnels viewpoint and St James Chapel.
- Add a winter road-closure fixture for Woodhead Pass and Holme Moss.
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