Edge and River, Longshaw Estate, Froggatt Edge, Curbar Edge, River Derwent, Padley Gorge.

There are good views throughout the Estate,
this one Carl Walk an Iron Age fort. Higger Tor behind.

Longshaw Estate Visitor Centre, inside is a cafe and information.

There are pleasant walks through the estate

Looking across the meadow to the Hope Valley in the distance

After leaving the Estate behind, there is a short accent onto Froggatt Edge
where there are Magnificent views

I think the best time for the Heather in the Peak District is August to early September

Most of the big gritstone rocks have been weathered into strange shapes, this one on the left looks a bit like a human face, with a forehead, nose, mouth and chin.

Clearly visible in this view is the Emperor Fountain in the grounds of Chatsworth House

The 'Edges' are always a big attraction to rock climbers

The river Derwent in the valley below

Nearing the end of Curbar Edge, Baslow Edge comes into view, the two are
separated by the road down through Curbar village.

Walking down to Curbar village, a look back at Curbar Edge.

Following the river Derwent on the way to Grindleford.

Grindleford Station is actually in Upper Padley, there is welcome refreshments for walkers here. The station dates from around 1898.

Next to the station is Totley Tunnel, it is the second longest in Britain at 3 miles and 950 yards long, trains run from Sheffield to Manchester. Work started in 1888 and was completed in 1893.

A short walk from the station, the 14th century Padley Chapel on the left used to be the Gatehouse for Padley Hall, the ruins of the Hall can be seen on the right.
In 1588, two Roman Catholic priests held an illegal mass in the Chapel at Padley Hall, at their trial they were found guilty of treason, they were then hanged, drawn and quartered at Derby. Every year there is a pilgrimage held in remembrance to the Padley Martyrs.

Between the station and the chapel is the path up to Padley Gorge, it is in some places steep and rocky. From the bottom to the top of the gorge you can hear the sound of rushing water, it is the fast flowing Burbage brook which flows originally from Burbage rocks.

Burbage brook, there is a path next to the brook but it often disappears and the rocks are slippery when wet.

At the top of the gorge is open countryside again, 5-10 minutes walk brings you back to
the Longshaw Estate and a more tranquil setting.

Longshaw Lodge

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