5.4km
Total Distance
284m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

Derwent Edge is a long gritstone ridge above the Ladybower and Derwent reservoirs in the Dark Peak. The path follows the crest past weathered rocks named the Wheel Stones, Salt Cellar and Cakes of Bread. Wide moorland views over the reservoirs and hills reward the climb.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Spring · 0.6km
    springs can run dry
  2. 2
    Viewpoint · 1.1km
Bus stop
Ashopton/Heatherdene · 700m from the start
Surface
paved 55%, gravel 31%, natural ground 14%
Marked route
Lost Lad and Back Tor (Ethels), High Peak

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Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate