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Curbar & Stanage cliffs – Heather moorland Loop from Grindleford

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Curbar & Stanage cliffs – Heather moorland Loop from Grindleford

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March 16, 2021

Curbar & Stanage cliffs – Heather moorland Loop from Grindleford

Moderate

03:44

13.0km

3.5km/h

300m

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

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.39 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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3.56 km

Froggatt Edge Stone Circle

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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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5.69 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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6.79 km

Big Moor Stone Path

Highlight • Natural

Big Moor is known for being a place where you could be lucky enough to spot an adder.

The adder is the UK's only venomous snake; rarely dangerous, but please …

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6.97 km

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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7.87 km

Big Moor Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

A deviation to the trig point provides a great place to spot red deer across the expanse of Big Moor, with the redundant Barbrook Reservoir in the background. The UK's …

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8.66 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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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.04 km

5.21 km

419 m

286 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.58 km

2.91 km

1.64 km

1.07 km

758 m

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Curbar & Stanage cliffs – Heather moorland Loop from Grindleford

Froggatt Edge

Froggatt Edge Stone Circle

View from Curbar Edge

Big Moor Stone Path

White Edge

Big Moor Trig Point

White Edge

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