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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]

Stanage Pole*

Stanage Pole*
Grid Ref : SK247844
Height : 440
OS Map : 110
Stanage Pole is NOT a trig point but it is a big pole visible from all directions over Stanage Edge. Whilst not a trig point it is a significant marker on the boundary between Sheffield and Derbyshire. In the past the OS has marked this pole as a trig point on their 1:25,000 maps. The pole sits on the highpoint of Hallam Moor with commanding views to Sheffield, Burbage Valley, Stanage Edge, and the Hope Valley. Hallam Moor itself is pretty bleak but the views are imposing. The current Stanage pole is not the original. The pole was replaced in 2016 after the previous pole was found t be rotten and dangerous.

Stanage Pole and Stanage in the distance.

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Long Causeway down to Redmires Reservoir.

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Stanedge Lodge from Stanage Pole.

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Sheffield

Current Weather

Last Updated today at : 18:13:43

Overall : scattered clouds
Temperature : 10degC.
Wind Speed : 6km/hr.
Wind Direction : WNW
Clouds : scattered clouds
Precipitation : none
Sunrise : 06:50:47
Sunset : 16:48:51
: Times are GMT add 1 hour for BST

Data from openweathermap.org

Walk to Trig Point
Summary : Redmires Reservoir Car Park - Long Causeway - Stanage Pole (- Stanage Edge)
The shortest route to Stanage Pole starts at Redmires reservoir. Walk around the upper Redmires reservoir to the end of the road. From here the old Roman road starts. Firstly through a locked barrier and then up the track. Stanage Pole is obvious.The pole is set on top of some boulders. There is a short walk to Stanage Edge, well worth the visit, even if it is there and back.

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