These two edges are north (Curbar) and south (Baslow) from the starting point of the Curbar Gap car park. Throughout the walk there are great views over to the west, predoninantly to the white peak area around Stoney Middleton. But the main reason to walk these edges is to see the magnificent edges themselves. The walk is in two sections and you can do one section if time is short. This is a great walk on a summer evening.

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Baslow Edge first. From the car park at Curbar Gap cross the road and follow the obvious path. Perhaps the seat is placed a bit too early to take advantage at this stage of the walk. Cross the stile and then the route is along the distinctive path. This path does not follow close to the edge but is 50m east over moors, but the return will follow the edge. Part way along the route passes the impressive Eagle Stone to the west. This rock is worth a visit, now smooth and more difficult to climb than it used to be. At the path junction turn left to go to Wellington's Monument. From here the walker can get a view of the sweep of Gardoms Edge. This was more extensive view a number of years ago but the trees have grown up around the monument itself. However you can see the clean sweep of Gardoms Edge and the higher Birchens Edge, the moors to the east and the limestone Peak District to the west. (1.0kms. 20m. 0hrs. 20min.)

The route returns to Curbar Gap Car Park over the edge of Baslow Edge. Follow the track back to the edge but this time do not take the track over the moor but follow the smaller footpath to the edge itself. This path continues along the top of the edge. Good views north along the main gritstone edges. The path along the edge is not as developed or distinctive as the path followed on the outward section but it is worth the effort to get the true feeling of being on the edge. The path joins the main track at the stile and perhaps this time it is worth sitting a while at the seat. (1.5kms. 20m. 0hrs. 30min.)

Curbar Edge Next. This part of the route follows the path along Curbar Edge. From the road, crossing with care, take the definite path around the west side of the car park and then onto the moor. Follow the significant path here that is again set back some 20m or so from the main edge. This path is continued until the obvious dip between Curbar and Froggatt edges is. Whilst walking there are some great views of Curbar edge, and later on views of Froggatt edge; not forgetting the views further away. (2.5kms. 50m. 0hrs. 50min.)

On the way back worth walking over on the smaller path along the edge itself. These edges are impressive as are the rock athletes who frequent this popular area of rock climbing. You cannot fail too be impressed by the views along the edge, and even as far as Chatsworth House. At the end follow the path down towards the road and then east back to the car park. (2.5kms. 50m. 0hrs. 50min.)

27th March 2025 A lovely spring day but with a bit of a wind. I did this walk in the opposite order; Curbar edge then Baslow. It was nice to sit on the seat by Wellington Monument for a cup of tea. This is only a short walk but well worth getting out. There are great views of the Peak District from these edges including the villages of the Derwent Valley, the edges themselves, and further beyond.

6th July 2020 Walked a different version of this walk startimng at the NT carpark just north of Froggatt. The first part is through the forest until the true edge comes into sight. Paths all the way from Froggatt, to Curbar over the road to Baslow and back the same way. Great wander along the edges with views of Chatsworth when going south and the norther Peak District when looking north. Quite busy on this sunny day and a bit of effort is needed to socially-distance.