Peak District walk: Carl Wark, Stanage Edge, Ox Stones, Burbage Edge (16 miles)

📸 Featured Photo

Stanage Edge by Stephen Burton is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

📍 Meeting Location & Time

Meeting Time: 9:50 AM
Start Time 10:00 AM
Meeting Location: Grindleford Station Café, Upper Padley, S32 2JA
Link to Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NXdLUyTuqjYQkJJk6
Link to What3words: https://what3words.com/famous.bland.flats

🥾 Walk Overview

Distance: ~16 miles (25 km)
Elevation Gain: ~1,500 ft (500 mt)
Duration: ~7 hours
Difficulty: Hard
Route Type: Circular

🐇🐢 Pace & Fitness Requirements
This is a long walk suitable for people with good fitness and in sound physical condition. You should be comfortable maintaining a steady pace throughout.
The group might not wait for very slow walkers, so please ensure you're self-sufficient and able to continue on your own if needed.
Be sure to download the route to your phone or watch in case you fall behind or choose a shortcut.
While you’re welcome to walk at your own pace, be aware that the route may take longer than expected if walking slower than average. If you find the walk too difficult, there are several shortcuts available to help you complete the route. However, if you choose to take a shortcut, you’ll need to navigate independently, as the group leader will continue with the planned full route.

⛰️ Route Highlights

Padley Gorge
Bolehill Quarry
Millstone Edge
Carl Walk
Higger Tor
White Pass Moss
Stanage Edge
High Neb
Stanage Pole
Ox Stones
Burbage Edge
Longshaw Pond

📲 Route Links

View Route on Komoot
Download GPX file

🚆 Public Transport

direct trains from/to Sheffield
direct trains from/to Manchester

🌦️ Weather & Clothing
The weather on the hills can be highly variable, windy, and cold — even during the summer months.
Please wear sturdy hiking boots or shoes with good grip to handle muddy and slippery terrain. Avoid flat trainers or jeans.
Dress in layers to accommodate changing weather conditions:

Moisture-wicking base layers
Insulating mid-layers
Waterproof outer layers

Useful links for weather forecasts:

Grindleford @ BBC Weather
Stanage Edge @ Mountain Forecast
Higger Tor @ Mountain Forecast

🎒 What to Bring

Sturdy walking boots or shoes with good grip (no flat trainers)
Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing (avoid jeans)
Sufficient food and water for the entire day
Waterproof jacket and warm layers
A comfortable backpack
Optional: hiking poles, torch (or headlamp), gloves, hat, camera, power bank, phone (or watch) with the route downloaded

🐶 Dogs
Fit and friendly dogs are welcome! Please keep them on a lead near livestock.

📢 Notes

The route is planned via Komoot and not pre-walked, so expect possible muddy or slippery sections.
This event may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are unsafe, or if the walk leaders have an unexpected emergency and can no longer make it. Updates will be posted in the comments, so please enable email notifications for any changes.

📌 Bookings

Please only book if you genuinely intend to attend.
If you reserve a spot but can no longer make it, please cancel your booking or let the organiser know. It only takes a moment to update your booking, and it really helps everyone: the organiser, the walk leader, and your fellow attendees.

⛑️ Disclaimer
You are fully responsible for your own safety, health, fitness, and equipment. The group has no insurance — by RSVPing, you agree to these terms.

📬 Questions?
Feel free to comment below or message the organiser privately.