Baslow Edge + Gardom’s Edge Walk From Baslow | 7-Mile Route

A lovely route for a morning or afternoon walk from Baslow. This 7-mile walk includes two of the Peak District’s beautiful and quieter edges – Baslow Edge and Gardom’s Edge.

From the small village of Baslow the walk takes you on a circular loop beneath Baslow Edge before looping back and taking you along the top. Next it’s a short section across to the moorlands which leads to Gardom’s Edge and finally, a change of scenery as you walk through woods back to Baslow.

This is a lovely walk to do, perfect in the autumn as you can see all the beautiful colours of the trees from high above as you walk along the gritstone edges.

Here you can find all the walk information, including where to park, the route map and full directions for the walk.

Fancy a shorter or longer walk from Baslow you can find all our Baslow walks here.

Let me know in the comments if you’ve done this walk from Baslow and what you think!

Baslow Edge + Gardom’s Edge from Baslow

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Baslow Edge + Gardom’s Edge walk map

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Walk start point

Start grid reference: SK 25823 72083

Car parking address: Nether End car park, Church Lane, Baslow, DE45 1SR – Google location

This is a medium sized paid car park, peak costs (see below*) apply between 8 am to 6 pm. Evening parking is £1.20 between 6 pm and 8 am. There is a cash, card option to pay or pay by phone; however, the card option hasn’t worked each time I’ve visited, I’d recommend taking cash!

• Up to 1 hour £1.70
• Up to 2 hours £2.70
• Up to 3 hours £4.00
• Up to 4 hours £5.20
• All day £6.20

*Prices correct at time of writing.

Public transport

There’s no train station in Baslow (nearest one is Grindleford – 5 miles away) however, there are buses that stop in Baslow that go between Bakewell and Buxton. See timetable for the X70 bus service here.

Facilities on the walk

There are public toilets available at the start of the walk at Baslow; however there are no other toilets on the route. 

At Curbar Gap car park, a short distance up the road from the route, there is a van called Jolly’s that sells hot drinks at weekends.

In Baslow, there are options for places to eat and drink – The Wheatsheaf (great food here), Cafe on the Green or you can pop to the nearby Robin Hood Inn (lovely food here too – you’ll need to book a table at weekends!)

Other useful information

Baslow can be a popular place to start a walk so arrive early to guarantee a space. Alternatively, there’s a car park at Curbar Gap, which is just off the route but this can be equally as busy.

The bridge at the end of the walk has been damaged by a fallen tree, it’s passable but please take care, if it has been damaged further please let me know via email or the comments.

There are a few sections of this route that can be muddy, please wear the appropriate footwear for your walk. 

Would you know what to do in an emergency situation?

We have a guide with what to do, who you need to call and also some useful kit that should be in your backpack. Ask us any questions in the comments or via our social media.

Happy hiking + stay safe

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Peak District weather

Check the weather for your walk location. It’s often good to check a few resources. Although, not too high, Baslow Edge section can be cooler in temperature especially on windy days.

• BBC Weather for Baslow
• Met Office weather for Baslow
• Met Office weather and/or MWIS (Mountain weather information service) for the Peak District

Ordnance Survey walk map

The map required for this walk is the Ordnance Survey OL24 – Peak District (White Peak Area). Check prices here with Ordnance Survey or Amazon. If you’re hiking in all weathers the Active OS maps are pretty good to have.

View both Peak District map options here.

And don’t forget your compass, I recommend the Silva Expedition or the Silva Classic compass.

For online maps, I recommend OS Online App (I have been using for 3+ years and worth getting if you want to start walking more). Check prices here for the one month or yearly option with OS Online App. All the walks on the website are created using OS Online + you can download them to the App. 

See both maps that cover the Peak District here.

Baslow Edge + Gardom’s walk route

Stage 1 – Baslow to Baslow Edge

Distance: 2 miles/3.3 km

Grid reference SK 25816 72083

From Nether End car park entrance/exit cross the side road and main road at the traffic lights, finally cross the side road heading up Eaton Hill. Walk up the road for 500 m to the house on the corner, turn right and continue up the road for 500 m. Turn left through the gap next to the metal gate onto the grass (photo below). 

Walk along the grassy path, passing through a small gate then continue and climb a wooden stepped stile over the wall. From here, bear diagonally right across the field towards the wall on the edge of the field to a wider rocky track.

Along the track there’s a wide gap in the wall but keep walking and you’ll reach a small gate with a fingerpost and yellow arrow. Go through and walk along until you reach a path junction where there’s a green public footpath signpost.

From the signpost, take the upper footpath straight ahead of you, signposted ‘Bridleway Curbar Edge’, walk along here through a gap in a wall and continue along through a wooden gate. Shortly after the path splits, keep on the right-hand fork then almost immediately after you reach another path junction, this time turn right and begin to head uphill towards Baslow Edge through a narrow gap in the stone wall (photo below).

Walk up the footpath alongside the wall and you’ll go over some stone steps next to a tree and continue all the way to a small wooden gate that brings you out at the road (there’s a sign for Curbar Gap next to the gate).

There’s a narrow footpath that runs alongside the road next to the wall, follow this as the road can be busy, shortly after you’ll bear right and go through a gate. 

Begin following the footpath, after 100 m the path splits, take the right-hand option which curves along the edge of Baslow Edge. Walk along here and you’ll reach a lovely viewpoint which has a small sign that shows you all the hills you can see from here.

Stage 2 – Baslow Edge to Gardom’s Edge

Distance: 2.1 mile/3.4 km

Grid reference SK 2600 7455

From this point, follow the rocky path alongside Baslow Edge, there are a couple of options as you head across so pick the route you are happiest with, you’ll walk across a grassy section then back up as the path follows Baslow Edge.

As you near the end of Baslow Edge the route curves around to the left and down to a path junction. Go straight ahead here, walking towards the large stone cross, known as Wellington’s Monument. Follow the track as it heads alongside the wall and bears round to the right. Here is where you may see some Highland Cows, either in the woods or in the field next to the path.

Continue walking along the path until you reach a gate that brings you out at the road, turn right and walk down the road until you meet a busy crossroads, take care and go across the road. On the corner of the wall there’s a gate that leads back to the open moorland.

Begin following the footpath then shortly after take the right-hand fork which heads towards the tree line along Gardom’s Edge. Follow the rough path as it heads parallel to the road, there’s a stile in the fence which you can go over to explore the rocky outcrop, then it returns (over another stile back to the path. (You can miss this section and continue alongside the fence).

Stage 3 – Gardom’s Edge to Baslow

Distance: 3 miles/4.9 km

Grid reference SK 2742 7378

Go through the wooden gate (photo above) and follow the rough path through the trees, you’ll reach a stone wall with a gap in it, go through here and keep walking along Gardom’s Edge. 

Walk along the route as it heads alongside the wall, to a large stone cairn. Go through the gap in the stone wall and walk on the path heading downhill until you reach an intersecting path with a huge flat rock. Turn right here and walk down the path through the woods.

At the bottom, you’ll go over a wooden stile, then a small stone stile that meets the road. Cross the road here, turn left and walk along the pavement for 300 metres. Then go over the stone stile at the signpost for public footpath.

Walk down the footpath then over the small footbridge. Walk up alongside the boundary fence until you reach a wooden and metal gate. Turn left here through the gate and follow the path through the plantation. This section can be very muddy in places and there are a few tricky sections.

Continue until it brings you out at another path, turn right and walk down and through a small wooden gate which brings you out at some houses. Turn left at the road and walk down to the church on the corner. Turn left here and follow the road all the way back to the car park at Baslow.

Ask me questions about the Baslow Edge + Gardom’s Edge walk in the comments below.

More walk options

Longer walk

Fancy a longer walk, we have a few other walks from Baslow here:

Try our Baslow Edge + Birchen Edge Walk from Baslow, 9-mile route or another option is Baslow Walk (Including Froggatt Edge, Curbar Edge + Baslow Edge) an 11-mile route with a fantastic mix of scenery.

More walks in the Peak District

Looking for more 7-mile walks in the Peak District? How about these options…

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Or check out all our Peak District walking routes here

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