Warning to ‘Instagram hikers’ trekking to view plane crash on the moors above Glossop

Mountain rescuers have issued a warning to ‘Instagram hikers’ trekking to an eerie plane crash site on the mores above Glossop.

It comes following a weekend where Glossop Mountain Rescue Team were called out to two incidents in just three hours, after walkers got into trouble trying to reach the remote spot.

Visitors to the crash site in Bleaklow Moor have sky rocketed in lockdown with the site becoming an unlikely hit on social media.

Now, the GMRT team leader, Patch Hale has warned visitors that the elevation and inhospitable route makes for a difficult challenge for even experienced hikers.

He said: “Visitors should be aware that social media only tells them half the story. Always check the weather before you set off.

“Conditions can change without warning at these elevations, and low cloud can reduce visibility drastically.

“It’s easy to get disorientated and wet, and that’s when hypothermia can set in.

“And remember to allow plenty of time to get back before sunset, as conditions underfoot will become claggy, and navigation nearly impossible.

“Make sure you bring food, water, a torch, and a map and compass. And be confident you can use them.”