Step 13 https://visitpeakdistrict.com/trails/the-peak-district-geowalk.
This walk is unique in that it follows one very prominent rock formation for the
best part of fifteen kilometres. The Chatsworth Grit Formation is primarily made
up of sandstones with some thin interbedded shales, with the sandstones
becoming thicker and more extensive towards the top. It is this upper part that
commonly forms the bold scarp faces or ‘gritstone edges’ that characterise the
eastern margin of the Peak District. Continuing the theme established at Stanage
Edge, this section follows four more edges, all geologically similar and offering
great walking. Starting at Burbage, the walk heads south along the scarps of
Froggatt, Curbar and Baslow, interrupted only by a couple of deep valleys that cut
through the sandstone capping at Padley Gorge and Bar Brook.
- Start: Upper Burbage Bridge Car Park. 9.30 am to ensure parking spaces
available. - End: The Robin Hood Inn (Baslow)
- Distance: 10 miles ( 16 km) ≈ ≈
- Time: 4 – 5 hours
- Difficulty: Moderate, with uneven, rocky paths and some boggy moorland
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Please let Rachel Walker know if you would like to join us so we can coordinate transport