Gritstone Edge Walk
A 23-mile long-distance walk in South Yorkshire and Derbyshire following the famous gritstone edges of the Peak District National Park. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SK 171 893
Distance: 23 miles (36 km)
Time: 8–12 hours
Duration: 1–2 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL1 The Peak District – Dark Peak Area
OL24 The Peak District – White Peak Area
Summary
The Gritstone Edge Walk is a linear (end-to-end) walk within the Peak District National Park covering the eastern gritstone edge system of the park. From the start at Ladybower Reservoir, the route initially heads north before turning generally south to finish in Baslow, Derbyshire. Along the way, it passes via Derwent Edge (Cakes of Bread, Dovestone Tor, Salt Cellar), Derwent Moors, Moscar Moor, Stanage Edge (Crow Chin, High Neb, Long Causeway), Upper Burbage Bridge, Burbage Edge, Burbage Bridge, White Edge, Froggatt Edge, Curbar Edge, Baslow Edge (Eagle Stone and Wellington’s Monument), and Birchen Edge (Three Ships and Nelson’s Monument).