Froggatt Edge Walk and Route Map

This first route is a short, compact walk that doesn't actually take you along Froggatt Edge, but it suits a quick and energetic outing from this location.

It starts in Froggatt Wood and climbs fairly steadily early on, then reaches White Edge, where the walk opens out and gives a taste of the gritstone edges this corner of Derbyshire is known for.

The second half is easier going as you head downhill until you reach The Grouse Inn close to the end, and then finish with a climb through Hay Wood.

This walk takes you along Froggatt Edge, the main event here, a gritstone escarpment above the Derwent Valley.

Along the way you pass the Froggatt Edge Stone Circle, then the named crags of Froggatt Pinnacle, Three Pebble Slab, Curbar Edge and Chequers Buttress.

From the edge the route drops through Froggatt Wood to Froggatt village and its old bridge, with The Chequers pub just off the route. Then you follow the River Derwent and quiet lanes towards Grindleford, passing St Helen's church and the community shop cafe.

The walk finishes with a steep pull back up through Hay Wood, so save some energy for the end.

A good-length walk along Froggatt Edge, the highlight of the area, with big open views across the Derwent Valley.

Early on you pass the Froggatt Edge Stone Circle, then the crags of Froggatt Pinnacle, Three Pebble Slab and Chequers Buttress, before continuing on to Curbar Edge.

From there the route loops round by the Derwent and heads back along White Edge, with two moderate climbs on the way. You pass The Grouse Inn close to the end, then finish through Hay Wood.

The longer edge route, taking in Froggatt Edge and Curbar Edge before heading out across more open country. You pass the Froggatt Edge Stone Circle and the crags of Froggatt Pinnacle, Three Pebble Slab and Chequers Buttress, then continue along more of Curbar Edge.

Beyond that the walk reaches Clodhall Lane and the Finger Post, before swinging back along White Edge with a couple of moderate climbs. It finishes past The Grouse Inn and through Hay Wood.

The longest walk here is a big loop that makes a good half day out. It begins with a steep climb past The Grouse Inn up to White Edge, then continues to the Finger Post and along Curbar Edge, high above the Derwent Valley.

The route then drops to Froggatt, where The Chequers pub is a short detour and the old bridge crosses the river. After that, you follow the Derwent and quiet lanes to Grindleford, passing St Helen's church and the community shop cafe.

There are several climbs, including a steep pull through Hay Wood at the end.