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The Peak District Nine Edges — Peak District National Park

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The Peak District Nine Edges — Peak District National Park

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The Peak District Nine Edges — Peak District National Park

04:14

34.8km

670m

Running

The rugged, gritstone edges that define the landscape of the Dark Peak can be linked together to create one stunning, high-level run. Following the main trail across the tops affords far-reaching views out across the moorland plateau to your left and down to the lush valley of the River Derwent…

Last updated: July 25, 2024

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5.51 km

Derwent Edge

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A Millstone Grit edge or escarpment. Derwent Edge is notable for the selection of Tors along the ridge. Back Tor to the north is the highest point with a trig …

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14.8 km

Stanage Edge

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Whether your chosen activity is walking, climbing or running, Stanage Edge is a world-class venue, with the attendant popularity such a spot brings.

Stanage is a gritstone edge with a …

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18.1 km

Burbage North Edge

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Burbage North is separated from Stanage by the road at upper Burbage Bridge. It's a long curving gritstone edge popular with climbers and walkers. The path that flows down the …

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20.1 km

Burbage South Edge

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Burbage South is a large gritstone edge with awesome views, an amazing trail along the base and a more technical trail, along the top. It's not that disconnected from Burbage …

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26.6 km

Froggatt Edge

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Froggatt Edge is a gritstone escarpment with an amazing path along the top. Run from the north it's slightly downhill and brilliant fun although it does get busy sometimes. If …

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28.1 km

View from Curbar Edge

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Curbar Edge is a gritstone escarpment that affords spellbinding views over the Peak District. Trail running over the edge is great due to the interesting rocks and technical paths to …

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29.5 km

Baslow Edge

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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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32.6 km

Gardoms Edge

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Gardoms is at the southern end of the long gritstone outcrop that stretches across the Dark Peak. It's more secluded than the other edges, almost in trees and away from …

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33.5 km

Nelson's Monument on Birchen Edge

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Derbyshire had its Nelson’s Column only five years after Trafalgar, while Londoners had to wait a further 30 for theirs. The column stands 12 feet high (3.6 meters) on Birchin …

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34.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

8.67 km

2.36 km

1.91 km

556 m

478 m

398 m

250 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

8.40 km

5.81 km

5.24 km

1.37 km

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Trail Reviews

Elizabeth- with a toddler in tow

November 9, 2024, 9 Edges Run

What's a girl to do when her romantic weekend away gets cancelled... open up the Running Challenges book and get out there! 37km of bog wading, bracken bashing, heather hopping fun along 9 of the Peak Districts glorious gritstone edges. It's made me realise how much i appreciate an aid station and a well marked course though! I'm not sure self-nav and carrying allll the supplies is my jam... yet.

The Peak District Nine Edges — Peak District National Park

Derwent Edge

Stanage Edge

Burbage North Edge

Burbage South Edge

Froggatt Edge

View from Curbar Edge

Baslow Edge

Gardoms Edge

Nelson's Monument on Birchen Edge

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