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Fire Risk in the Peaks: There have been numerous fires in the Peaks. These fires not only kill the ground level vegetation but also can go deep underground and destroy the underlying peat. There are signs all around the Peak District indicating that naked flames be they fires, barbecues, stoves or indeed any naked flames are banned in the Peak District. There is a hefty fine if these rules are broken. Take care when out walking and protect the Peaks. [July 2026]

Birchen Edge

Birchen Edge
Grid Ref : SK278730
Height : 310
OS Map : 110
The most notable feature of the summit of Birchen Edge is Nelson's Monument that stands proud near to the trig point and is visible from all around. In contrast the trig point sits unimposingly just north of the needle that is Nelson's Monument. The Edge is towards the south of the long set of edges that stretch from Stanage in the north to Chatsworth in the south. Birchen Edge lies north of the A619 at Robin Hood's Inn.

The trig point at Birchen Edge.

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Current Weather

Last Updated today at : 18:18:48

Overall : light rain
Temperature : 10degC.
Wind Speed : 39km/hr.
Wind Direction : W
Clouds : broken clouds
Precipitation : rain 0.47mm.
Sunrise : 06:51:05
Sunset : 16:49:47
: Times are GMT add 1 hour for BST

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Walk to Trig Point
Summary : Robin Hood Inn - Birchen Edge - Nelson's Monument - Birchen Edge Trig Point - Robin Hood Inn
The best route to the trig point at Birchen Edge, is from the Robin Hood Inn. Much of the walk is along the edge with the views over to Chatsworth and beyond.

Link to gritstoneedge.co.uk route