A Walk Along Froggatt Edge, Curbar Edge and Baslow Edge
This 8 mile walk across Froggatt Edge, Curbar Edge and Baslow Edge offers some of the finest gritstone scenery in the Derbyshire Peak District, with spectacular views across the Derwent Valley laid out below. The route takes you along all three edges before descending gently on moorland trails and returning through the pretty villages of Curbar, Calver, Froggatt and Grindleford via country lanes, field tracks and shady woodland paths alongside the River Derwent. Keep an eye out for the resident Highland Cows on Baslow Edge and give them plenty of space. In summer, listen for curlew, snipe and grouse, and watch for wild red deer. Dogs should be kept on a short lead between 1 March and 31 July to protect ground nesting birds. Parking is available at the start and end of the walk, with refreshments at the halfway point in Calver at the Derbyshire Gift Centre or The Derwentwater Arms. Allow 4 to 5 hours at a moderate pace to complete this unforgettable Peak District walk.
For a walk along some of the finest gritstone edges in the Derbyshire Peak District, with spectacular views in all directions, it’s hard to beat this route across Froggatt Edge, Curbar Edge and Baslow Edge with the wide vistas of the stunning Derwent Valley laid out below.
This 8 mile walk takes you along all three edges and then descends gently on moorland trails and returns to the start point via the pretty villages of Curbar, Calver, Froggatt and Grindleford, on country lanes, field tracks and shady woodland paths alongside the River Derwent.
You may be lucky enough to encounter some of the resident Highland Cows of Baslow Edge on this route, in which case PLEASE give them the distance and respect they deserve and keep your dog well away from them.
In summer listen out for curlew, snipe and grouse on the moors, and you can often see wild red deer here too. Please keep your dogs under close control, ideally on a short lead, during nesting season between 1 March and 31 July to avoid disturbing birds that nest on the ground.
There is parking at the start/end of the walk (fees apply), and there are great opportunities for refreshments at the halfway point in Calver at the excellent Derbyshire Gift Centre or the fabulous pub in Calver village, The Derwentwater Arms. Allow 4-5 hours to complete this walk at a moderate pace, allowing for rest stops to take in those fabulous Peak District views.
Full Directions of the Walk
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If the spectacular views along Froggatt, Curbar and Baslow Edges impressed you, the Peak District has many more stunning walks along gritstone edges to explore. Stanage Edge is the absolute epitome of the Dark Peak with its wild gritstone escarpment and abandoned millstones. Padley Gorge is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest with ancient woodland and waterfalls, while the beautiful village of Ashford-in-the-Water is nearby. The historic village of Eyam offers fascinating history and beautiful walking routes. Discover more routes at our Walking Trails Guide.
