Walkers rescued from popular High Peak beauty spot after rising water levels leave them stranded

A pair of hikers were rescued after rising water levels at a High Peak beauty spot left them unable to reach safety.

Published 11th Dec 2023, 16:04 BST

Updated 11th Dec 2023, 16:04 BST

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At 4pm on Saturday, December 9, the Glossop and Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team were called to reports of two walkers who had become stranded at Black Clough.

The pair were unable to traverse the water course themselves and make their way back to safety.

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The Glossop section were able to locate and rescue the hikers – before standing down at 5.40pm.

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