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Heather moorland – Curbar Edge Loop from Curbar

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Heather moorland – Curbar Edge Loop from Curbar

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November 23, 2021

Heather moorland – Curbar Edge Loop from Curbar

Moderate

02:32

9.30km

3.7km/h

140m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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Parking

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559 m

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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736 m

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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2.47 km

White Edge

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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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6.79 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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8.76 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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9.30 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.92 km

4.12 km

133 m

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.94 km

2.05 km

1.39 km

235 m

137 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Heather moorland – Curbar Edge Loop from Curbar

Big Moor Stone Path

White Edge

White Edge

Froggatt Edge

View from Curbar Edge

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