Big Moor Circular near Curbar

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Overview

A moderate moorland and woodland 10 mile walk starting at Shillito Wood free car park, approx 3 miles from Curbar in the direction of Owler Bar off the A621 Northbound. This walk heads to White Edge and Froggatt Edge, returning via Lady's Cross and Smeekley Wood. This walk has good views over the Derwent Valley and beyond.

No dogs as there is a good chance of encountering free roaming cows.

Please arrive in good time for the walk and be ready to leave the start point at 10am.

Saturday, 18 October 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 365.8m / 1200ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 29514 74966
Nearest postcode:: S18 7WG
what3words:: repeat.gazette.twinkled

Start time:: 10:00 am

Free car park, approx 25 spaces.

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