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White Edge – Higger Tor Loop from Curbar CP

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White Edge – Higger Tor Loop from Curbar CP

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April 24, 2020

White Edge – Higger Tor Loop from Curbar CP

Hard

06:03

21.8km

3.6km/h

380m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Start point

Parking

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2.43 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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11.1 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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12.0 km

View of Stanage Edge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Be sure to turn around for the views

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14.0 km

Owler Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Owler Tor is a collection of striking gritstone formations set in heather covered moorland which creates a particularly spectacular backdrop in August, when it can be surrounded by a sea …

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14.4 km

Burbage Brook and Padley Gorge

Highlight • Natural Monument

To the left of the bridge is Padley Gorge. This ancient woodland is one of the best examples of the old oak-birch woodland which once covered much of the Peak …

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19.3 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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20.4 km

View from Curbar Edge

Highlight • Natural Monument

A great edge top to walk along and soak in the views, starting at Curbar you can more or less cover about 2 miles of walking along side the very edge of the valley. Can get busy at times.

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21.3 km

View from Curbar Edge

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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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21.8 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

4.79 km

267 m

118 m

106 m

Surfaces

8.86 km

8.34 km

3.99 km

306 m

254 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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White Edge – Higger Tor Loop from Curbar CP

White Edge

Higger Tor

View of Stanage Edge

Owler Tor

Burbage Brook and Padley Gorge

Froggatt Edge

View from Curbar Edge

View from Curbar Edge

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