Woodhead Pass to Sheffield closed 'until at least Monday' due to wildfire

Business Editor

Published 18th Jul 2026, 08:05 BST

The busy Pennine route is closed between the A616 at Langsett and the A57 at Hollingworth, near Glossop.

A major road into Sheffield will remain closed until at least Monday morning due to a moorland fire.

National Highways said the A628 Woodhead Pass will be shut in both directions until at least Monday morning, July 20, for safety due to this fire and another unrelated fire at Tintwistle.

The busy Pennine route is closed between the A616 at Langsett and the A57 at Hollingworth, near Glossop.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue and Derbyshire Fire and Rescue have been fighting the blaze, which was caused by a car fire on Thursday.

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Water tanker on the Woodhead Pass, which is set to stay closed until at least Monday.

1. Woodhead Pass

Water tanker on the Woodhead Pass, which is set to stay closed until at least Monday. | National Highways

The blaze on the Derbyshire Moorlands started from a car fire

2. Woodhead Pass

The blaze on the Derbyshire Moorlands started from a car fire | National Highways

South Yorkshire firefighters.

3. Woodhead wildfire

South Yorkshire firefighters. | SYFR

Crews from both South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service have been working to contain the blaze.

4. Woodhead Pass

Crews from both South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service have been working to contain the blaze. | National Highways

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