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March 11, 2022
Curbar Edge – Heather moorland Loop from Curbar
Moderate
03:09
11.8km
3.7km/h
130m
130m
Overview
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Start point
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1.05 km
View from Curbar Edge
Highlight • Viewpoint
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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2
2.25 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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3
3.05 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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10.4 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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5
10.6 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 …
The adder is the UK's only venomous snake; rarely dangerous, but please …
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11.8 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.07 km
4.72 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
4.72 km
2.95 km
2.50 km
1.60 km
< 100 m
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Highest point (390 m)
Lowest point (290 m)
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