Parking is in the large lay-by near to the Grouse Inn. Please do not park in the pub car park. Alternatively park in the, paid, NT car park along the road.

Starting from the roadside parking, follow the signposted footpath adjacent to the Grouse Inn, crossing the fields to enter the woodland. Continue along the path past the National Trust carpark until you reach the stream, which is crossed via the stepping stones. From there, ascend to the A625.

Cross the road with care and pass through the white gate, now not so white, to join the track along the crest of Froggatt Edge. The path winds briefly through woodland before opening up to spectacular, panoramic views down the Derwent Valley. A well-maintained track runs the entire length of the escarpment. The path stays back from the edge obscuring the scale of the crags below. The expansive views across the central Peak District offer magnificent compensation.

At the southern end of Froggatt Edge, the terrain breaks at a prominent, high rock wall. It is recommended to make a brief descent to the base of the crags here to truly appreciate the scale and imposing nature of the gritstone crags. Afterwards, reascend to the top of the edge to continue the route. (1.5kms. 40m. 0hrs. 40min.)

Continue along the main path as it climbs steadily to the top of Curbar Edge. The primary track runs roughly 50 metres back from the drop, though a smaller, path can be followed directly along the crest of the edge. Throughout this section, Wellington’s Monument stands as a distinctive landmark to the south at the end of Baslow Edge.

Upon reaching Curbar Gap, avoid the temptation to bypass Baslow Edge by heading straight for White Edge. Instead, cross the road at the gap, pass through the gate, and continue towards the monument. As before, the main track runs parallel to the edge about 50 metres back, while a thinner path runs along the cliff edge. En route, the track passes Eagle Rock, an impressive and geologically significant glacial erratic. Note that mature tree growth now surrounds Wellington’s Monument, partially obscuring the historic vistas toward Birchen and Gardom’s Edges. (5.0kms. 60m. 1hrs. 40min.)

From the monument, follow the broad, well-defined track eastward to the minor road. This is an area where a resident herd of Highland cattle is frequently seen grazing. Cross the road and enter the fields opposite. A clear path leads through the rough ground before ascending the ridge line of White Edge.

Follow the ridge path north, taking a short and worthwhile detour to the right to reach the White Edge trig point. This vantage point offers exceptional views over Big Moor to the east, which is home to a notable herd of wild Red Deer. White Edge delivers an authentic moorland experience with its open exposure oferring a sense of remoteness especially during inclement weather. (3.5kms. 100m. 1hrs. 20min.)

The trig point does not mark the geographical summit of White Edge. According to the Ordnance Survey, the true high point sits approximately 500 metres further north at spot height of 366m (marked as 367m on 1:50,000 map). Follow the path from the trig point back to the main path. Continue north along the main path until you are opposite the marked high point, then strike out across the heather and bilberry to the top. Digital navigation can assist in locating the exact map coordinate. However, a distinct mound roughly 100 metres away definitely looks higher! Looking around from this summit it is clearly bypassed by the vast majority of walkers.

Return to the main track and continue heading north along White Edge. At the wall, a prominent signpost directs walkers back toward the Grouse Inn via a direct path; however, this route crosses notoriously waterlogged, boggy terrain and is best avoided.

Instead, continue walking north across White Edge Moor toward a small plantation. Just before the woodland, pass through the gate in the fence line onto the path leading toward White Edge Lodge. Follow this track as it descends toward the road. Upon reaching the road, cross the road and then use the roadside path for a short final stroll back to the Grouse Inn. (3.5kms. 40m. 1hrs. 10min.)