Peak District walk: Birchen Edge, Baslow Edge, Curbar Edge (13 miles)

📍 Meeting Location & Time

• Meeting Location: Grindleford Station Café, Upper Padley, S32 2JA
• Meeting Time: 10:00 AM

🥾 Walk Overview

• Distance: ~13 miles (21 km)
• Elevation Gain: ~1,500 ft (400 mt)
• Duration: ~6 hours
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Route Type: Circular
• Walk Leader: Vesta

🐇🐢 Pace & Fitness Requirements
This is a relatively long walk, best suited for those with good fitness and in sound physical condition. You should be able to maintain a steady average pace throughout the route.

⛰️ Route Highlights

• Froggatt Edge
• Curbar Edge
• Baslow Edge
• Gardom's Edge
• Nelson's Monument
• The Three Ships rock formation
• Birchen Edge
• White Edge
• Longshaw Estate

📲 Route Links

• View route on Komoot
• Download GPX file

🚆 Public Transport

• direct trains from/to Sheffield
• direct trains from/to Manchester

🌦️ Weather & Clothing
The weather on the hills can be highly variable, windy, and cold— even during the summer months.
Please wear sturdy hiking boots or shoes with good grip to handle muddy and slippery terrain. Avoid flat trainers or jeans.
Dress in layers to accommodate changing weather conditions:

• Moisture-wicking base layers
• Insulating mid-layers
• Waterproof outer layers

If it's sunny, don’t forget sun protection such as sunscreen and sunglasses.
Useful links for weather forecasts:

• Grindleford @ BBC Weather
• Froggatt @ BBC Weather

🎒 What to Bring

• Sturdy walking boots or shoes with good grip (no flat trainers)
• Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing (avoid jeans)
• Sufficient food and water for the entire day
• Waterproof jacket and warm layers
• Sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses)
• A comfortable backpack
• Optional: hiking poles, hat, camera, binoculars, power bank, phone (or watch) with the route downloaded

🐶 Dogs
Fit and friendly dogs are welcome! Please keep them on a lead near livestock.

🦌 Deer
The moorland around White Edge and Big Moor is one of the best places in the Peak District to spot wild red deer. In autumn, the landscape comes alive with the rut — the dramatic deer mating season.
Listen out for the deep roars of stags, and you might witness antler clashes as males compete for females. In the final part of our walk, we'll have a good chance to catch the action, especially when crossing White Edge and passing near the Longshaw Estate.
Keep a safe distance — stags can be unpredictable during the rut. Binoculars help!

📢 Notes

• The route is planned via Komoot and not pre-walked, so expect possible muddy or slippery sections.
• This event may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are unsafe. Updates will be posted in the comments, so please enable email notifications for any changes.

📌 Bookings

• Please only book if you genuinely intend to attend.
• If you reserve a spot but can no longer make it, please cancel your booking or let the organiser know. It only takes a moment to update your booking, and it really helps everyone: the organiser, the walk leader, and your fellow attendees.

💰 Cost
The walk is free and organised informally by volunteers.

⛑️ Disclaimer
You are fully responsible for your own safety, health, fitness, and equipment. The group has no insurance — by RSVPing, you agree to these terms.

📬 Questions?
Feel free to comment below or message the organiser privately.