Warning over 'Instagram hikers' trekking to eerie plane wreck in moors

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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.And now GMRT team leader Patch Hale is warning visitors that the elevation and inhospitable route makes it a difficult challenge for even the most 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.