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Doncaster Group

We are the Doncaster Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

From the start point we walk north below Birchen Edge, cross the A621 to coffee stop at Wellington's Monument. Continue north on Baslow, Curbar and Froggat Edges to lunch stop at the Grouse Inn (hopefully). After lunch its uphill onto White Edge which we follow southwards, crossing the A621 again then, walking along the base of Birchen Edge, we pass  the Nelson Monument back to the start point at the Robin Hood pub.  About 1500 feet of climbing but slopes not steep.

Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
457.2m / 1500ft
Type:
circular

Park in the National Trust car park at Birchen Edge. which is adjacent to the Robin Hood pub. DO NOT PARK IN THE PUB CAR PARK.  Car park is at the junction of the B6050 and the  A619. Parking free for NT members so bring your card. There is a charge for non NT Members, usually £5. Car park can accommodate about 30 cars but  gets busy so car sharing essential. 

Toilets available before the start of the  walk in Baslow about 1 mile from the start point. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 28060 72078
Nearest postcode:
DE45 1PU
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Start time:
10:00 am

Adjacent to the Robin Hood pub at the junction of the B6050 and the A619

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking