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.)
