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Fuel stop for the views – Baslow Edge Loop from Great Longstone

Graham “Humanbeersponge” Carson

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Fuel stop for the views – Baslow Edge Loop from Great Longstone

Graham “Humanbeersponge” Carson planned a mountain bike ride

May 29, 2022

Fuel stop for the views – Baslow Edge Loop from Great Longstone

Moderate

01:41

19.4km

11.5km/h

490m

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.6 km for 166 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.51 km

Bridleway Descent from Longstone Edge to Black Harry Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

At the top of Moor Lane where the road turns sharply left, look out for the quarry lane off to the right. Immediately after turning, take the bridleway on your …

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3.13 km

View from Longstone Edge

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Recently this has been resurfaced with tarmac so bang goes the gravelly climb. Still a good climb takes you to the top of the hill. Great views and a deep casm on your left 😮

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4.27 km

View of Calver

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great spot high above Calver with views for miles on a clear day

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10.3 km

This dramatic gritstone edge offers wonderful views over the Peaks, towards the Chatsworth Estate and beyond. It is lovely moorland single track riding up here; ruts, stones, grit and heather. Perfect.

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10.7 km

Eagle Stone

Highlight • Climb

The Eagle Stone is a well-weathered block of gritstone that is steeped in local folklore. Apparently, local men had to climb the stone to demonstrate their eligibility to marry. These days, it’s a popular bouldering spot with spectacular panoramic views.

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11.1 km

View from Baslow Edge

Highlight • Natural Monument

From the mini roundabout near Baslow Church turn right (if heading to Stoney Middleton and Manchester) keep climbing the road all the way going straight onm. The road seems to …

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11.7 km

Baslow Edge Climb

Highlight • Climb

Through the back streets of Baslow, this way lets you take a direct route to the top of a Baslow Edge.

Here, you can turn left at the top to …

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19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

5.16 km

1.27 km

1.26 km

772 m

760 m

Surfaces

10.0 km

5.00 km

3.30 km

779 m

225 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Fuel stop for the views – Baslow Edge Loop from Great Longstone

Bridleway Descent from Longstone Edge to Black Harry Lane

View from Longstone Edge

View of Calver

Baslow Edge

Eagle Stone

View from Baslow Edge

Baslow Edge Climb

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