Axe Edge Moorland - MEDIUM WALK

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Overview

Medium moderate, walk over Axe Edge Moorland.

From Derbyshire Bridge Car Park we walk south over the moorland following paths to Dane Bridge. Then around Turn Edge to Dry Stone Edge and back over other paths over Axe Edge.

Lovely views over moorland tops.

Bring Packed lunch and drinks

Saturday, 26 July 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:: 341.4m / 1120ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://ramblerseastcheshire.org.uk/blog/

PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE ON THE DAY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE WALK. NB Finish times are intended as a guide only. You do not need to book a place on this walk. Ramblers Association recommends that all walkers carry ICE (in case of emergency) information

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 01833 71578
Nearest postcode:: SK17 6TT
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Derbyshire Bridge Car Park

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