White Edge – White Edge loop from Baslow and Bubnell CP

Hiking trails & Routes

North East Derbyshire

Holmesfield

White Edge – White Edge loop from Baslow and Bubnell CP

Moderate

4.6

(17)

hikers

White Edge – White Edge loop from Baslow and Bubnell CP

03:59

15.0km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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68 m

Shillito Wood and Medieval Cross

Highlight • Forest

Lots of bird-watching interest in the Great Grey Shrikes that have set up home there. I saw one through a guy's telescope but was unable to get a photo.

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233 m

Stella Wood

Highlight • Trail

Great place to park to start some fantastic walks. Great area for Birdwatching, Hiking, Mountain biking and a picnic.

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1.14 km

Ramsley Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Nice spot for lunch, or take a dip if you're brave enough!

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3.37 km

Barbrook Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

The Reservoir, originally called "Barbrook Still", was constructed in 1882 by CUWW to provide water to people living in Chesterfield when the population boomed during the Industrial Revolution.

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4.57 km

Barbrook Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Now disused Victorian reservoir. Good spot for birdwatching.

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9.33 km

Along White Edge is less-walked trail that runs parallel to the Curbar and Froggatt Edge trail. Adding this section to make a circuit walk gives you double the views and double the edges. What's not to like?

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10.0 km

Big Moor Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

A deviation to the trig point provides a great place to spot red deer across the expanse of Big Moor, with the redundant Barbrook Reservoir in the background. The UK's …

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10.9 km

White Edge

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Gritstone Edges were once extensively quarried for their rough, coarse stone. Remnants of discarded round millstones can be found around the edges, giving the stone its common name, millstone grit. Many corn and textile mills were sited here.

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15.0 km

End point

Parking

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