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Burbage, Curbar & Froggatt Edge loop from Hathersage — Peak District National Park

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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
Derbyshire Dales
Hathersage

Burbage, Curbar & Froggatt Edge loop from Hathersage — Peak District National Park

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Burbage, Curbar & Froggatt Edge loop from Hathersage — Peak District National Park

06:47

23.7km

560m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Train Station

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3.51 km

Higger Tor

Highlight • Climb

Higger Tor is a distinctive landmark of the Dark Peak. Standing at 1,424 feet (434 m) high, you are afforded spectacular panoramic views from the summit, that stretch over the Burbage Valley and the Iron Age hill fort, Carl Wark.

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4.10 km

Carl Wark Iron Age hill fort

Highlight • Historical Site

This awe-inspiring rocky tor boasts the remains of an Iron Age hill fort. There have been many Bronze Age artefacts discovered nearby, so the area could well have been populated …

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3

4.56 km

Burbage Packhorse Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Really pretty stone bridge in Burbage Valley. Great area for walking and some stunning vistas. This is a picture postcard stone bridge.

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4

6.46 km

Longshaw Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

The excellent National Trust Cafe at Longshaw serves a reliably good coffee, brownie and scones. They also do light lunches, other cakes and snacks. Plus, there is a small shop …

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5

10.5 km

White Edge

Highlight • Natural

Along White Edge is less-walked trail that runs parallel to the Curbar and Froggatt Edge trail. Adding this section to make a circuit walk gives you double the views and double the edges. What's not to like?

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12.0 km

White Edge

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Gritstone Edges were once extensively quarried for their rough, coarse stone. Remnants of discarded round millstones can be found around the edges, giving the stone its common name, millstone grit. Many corn and textile mills were sited here.

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7

13.3 km

Curbar Edge

Highlight • Natural Monument

Curbar Edge is a gritstone escarpment that affords spectacular views. With rocks to scramble upon, moorland trails, picnic spots, scenic woodlands, plus more, there’s plenty to explore. It's one of …

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8

14.7 km

Froggatt Edge

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great spot to look over the valley below and take in the view. Even when the valley is full of mist it still makes a good picture.

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9

15.4 km

Froggatt Edge Stone Circle

Highlight • Monument

Froggatt Edge Stone Circle (also known as Stoke Flat) is a Bronze Age monument situated a little off the footpath. The monument stretches over several metres and comprises two layers, …

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10

18.8 km

Padley Gorge

Highlight • Viewpoint

An Intriguing, incredible location...a moss covered boulder strewn woodland walk with enchanted trees throughout...and to top it off it has a beautiful picturesque brook running through the valley.

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23.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

6.57 km

2.28 km

1.26 km

303 m

246 m

121 m

Surfaces

7.98 km

6.10 km

5.31 km

3.18 km

766 m

415 m

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