Higher Shelf Stones

DATE : 3rd March 2007









On the path to Doctors Gate from the outskirts of Glossop


Shelf Benches from near Mossy Lea Farm


There's a path that continues on from here to Shelf Benches


But we are following the path by Shelf Brook up to the Doctors Gate Path


Further up the valley The Higher Shelf Stones comes into view


Pausing by shelf brook


Futher up the valley the sides get higher & steeper


Ashton Clough on the north side of the valley with the Lower Shelf Stones just in view


The ongoing course of the Doctors Gate Path which leads up onto the Pennine Way


The sun comes out on the Higher Shelf Stones


Crooked Clough


The Higher Shelf Stones from Crooked Clough


Looking down on the higher course of Shelf Brook


Gathering Hill at the foot of the Higher Shelf Stones


Close up of a sunny Alport Castles


Higher Shelf Stones from the Lower Shelf Stones


Down below is the course of the Doctors Gate Path


View up to the Lower Shelf Stones


Aircraft wreckage near Jame's Thorn


Crooked Clough from Jame's Thorn


Late sun comes out on the surroundings


Visibility is pretty good today with the Warrington Power Station , Thirlwall Viaduct and Runcorn Bridge all in view


Back by the side of Shelf Brook


The setting sun illuminates Shelf Benches