Leaving the Longshaw estate behind as you head up towards the gritstone escarpment, the imposing bulk of Higger Tor rises darkly on the skyline. It’s a leg-sapping climb to the …

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2.72 km

Higger Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Higger Tor is a steep outcrop of gritstone that stands high opposite Burbage edge. The climbing routes up the steeper side are all classic Peak District struggles so stop and …

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4.06 km

Burbage North Edge

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Burbage North is separated from Stanage by the road at upper Burbage Bridge. It's a long curving gritstone edge popular with climbers and walkers. The path that flows down the …

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6.20 km

Burbage South Edge

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Burbage South is a large gritstone edge with awesome views, an amazing trail along the base and a more technical trail, along the top. It's not that disconnected from Burbage …

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8.26 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.23 km

2.62 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.79 km

2.68 km

2.61 km

177 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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