Wellington's Monument, Baslow Edge, Baslow, Derbyshire
Date: Saturday, 27th April 2019
Start time: 10:30
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 6.0 miles
Walk description
From Robin Hood we take a footpath onto Birchen Edge, eventually passing the Three Ships and Nelson’s Monument. We head north-west towards Big Moor, join the path from White Edge, and descend to Curbar Gap.
Following the path along Baslow Edge we will have a good view of the Eagle Stone and shortly afterwards arrive at Wellington’s Monument. We then descend to and cross Sheffield Road, continue towards Moorside Farm, and return to our start point at Robin Hood.
If weather conditions allow, many fine views are to be had.
This is a moderate walk of 6 miles and will take about 3.5 hours with a lunch break.
Meeting point and parking
Meeting point: S42 7DE : Birchen Edge Car Park, Robin Hood, Baslow, Derbyshire
GPS Coordinates: 53.2454952, -1.5812588
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