Derbyshire had its Nelson’s Column only five years after Trafalgar, while Londoners had to wait a further 30 for theirs. The column stands 12 feet high (3.6 meters) on Birchin Edge, approximately 1,000 feet (305 meters) above sea level. It was erected in 1810 by John Brightman, who lived in Baslow.

Nick Hall

December 18, 2022

Hiking

Nelson's Monument. Built in 1810 to commemorate his death in 1805.

51m

April 29, 2023

Running

A pretty gritstone edge at the southern end of the gritstone outcrops of the Dark Peak. Birchen is a popular area with east access from the Robin Hood pub. For a runner you can create great loops heading north from here towards Curbar and Froggatt or run the full Nine Edges challenge which normally finishes here.
The 3m high gritstone monument to Lord Nelson was built in 1810 and restored in the 1990s. The three large rocks that stand slightly away from the edge are known as the ship rocks and carved with the names of three of Nelson's ships.

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Best routes to Nelson's Monument on Birchen Edge

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1. Chatsworth House – Chatsworth Hunting Tower loop from Chatsworth CP

11.8km

03:21

250m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View over Baslow – Eagle Stone loop from Curbar CP

10.9km

03:09

290m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Curbar Edge – Curbar Edge loop from SRWT Blacka Moor

26.8km

07:34

570m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Baslow and Bubnell CP, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Nelson's Monument on Birchen Edge

1. Chatsworth House – Chatsworth Hunting Tower loop from Chatsworth CP

2. View over Baslow – Eagle Stone loop from Curbar CP

3. Curbar Edge – Curbar Edge loop from SRWT Blacka Moor

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