The Snake Pass is the name of the A57 road where it crosses the Peak District, between Manchester and Sheffield, and at it highest point, it is 512 metres (1679 feet) above sea level.
The road is exceptionally scenic - the view at the start of the descent into Glossop is quite remarkable, on a clear day offering beautiful views over the city of Manchester (over 10 miles away) and beyond. The name of the road matches its winding route, but originally derives from the emblem of the Snake Inn which is one of the few buildings on the high stretch of road.
During summer, a lot of bikers use the Snake pass ride-out, as there's a decent Cafe at Glossop, and at the sheffield end, there are some great ride-out routes to Buxton and other areas in the Peak District.
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