History on a footpath sign securing an ancient route
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History on a footpath sign securing an ancient route
Image: © Martin Dawes Taken: 8 Sep 2015
The Peak District and Northern Counties Footpaths Preservation Society formed in 1894 to protect ancient routes. The Snake Path was one of their first routes secured by agreement with the Duke of Devonshire, as the sign says, Dedicated for ever May 29 1897. On the back of the sign is written, Altitude 705.6 feet. Wonderful signposts and we looked out for them over the next 84 miles till our return to Hayfield
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