Curbar and Froggart Edge
Derbyshire
This 9.4 km circuit from Curbar Gap connects three of the Derwent Valley's finest gritstone edges in a single walk. The route heads northeast across Big Moor to White Edge, follows the ridge to its trig point at 365 metres, then descends to the Grouse Inn at Froggatt before returning along Froggatt Edge and Curbar Edge with their dramatic escarpments overlooking the valley below. A Bronze Age stone circle sits alongside the path on Froggatt Edge, and in autumn the deer rut on Big Moor produces extraordinary sound that carries across the open moorland. The 380 m of climbing is spread across the circuit, with each edge providing its own character and viewpoint.
This is one of the finest dog friendly walks in the Peak District. The heather moorland of White Edge and Big Moor provides firm ground and excellent off-lead running, with the scent of bilberry, heather sap and damp gritstone keeping noses working persistently. The exposed gritstone edges give dogs wind and the kind of open, elevated terrain they visibly respond to. Leads are needed near livestock in the fields below the edges and on short road sections through the villages. The Grouse Inn at Froggatt is dog-welcoming and makes a natural halfway stop. The variety of open moor, dramatic edge walking and sheltered valley descents gives this route genuine substance. Best suited to fit dogs comfortable on rough, exposed moorland terrain.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 9.4 km (5.8 miles)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Duration
- 3 hr
- Walk Type
- Moorland, Historic
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- High
- Livestock Risk
- Moderate
- Facilities
- The Grouse Inn at Froggatt halfway; coffee van at weekends at car park; no toilets on route
- Parking
- Curbar Gap Car Park, Clodhall Lane, S32 3YR. National Trust, pay and display or free for members; 25 to 30 spaces
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Curbar and Froggart Edge dog friendly?
Curbar and Froggatt Edge rates 8 out of 10 for dog friendliness, making it one of the best dog-friendly walks in the Peak District. The mix of open heather moorland, dramatic gritstone ridges and valley descents gives dogs a genuinely varied and rewarding outing, and the Grouse Inn at Froggatt is dog-welcoming and sits conveniently at the halfway point.
Can dogs be off lead at Curbar and Froggart Edge?
There's excellent off-lead running across the heather moorland of White Edge and Big Moor, where the open terrain and those moorland scents tend to keep dogs thoroughly occupied. Leads are needed near livestock in the fields below the edges and on the short road sections through the villages, so it's worth having one to hand throughout the circuit.
What should I know before visiting Curbar and Froggart Edge with my dog?
This is a 9.4 km moorland circuit with 380 m of climbing across rough, exposed terrain, so it's best suited to fit dogs that are comfortable in open, elevated conditions. There are no toilets on route, but a coffee van is available at the car park at weekends, and the Grouse Inn at Froggatt makes a good halfway stop. If you're visiting in autumn, be aware that the deer rut on Big Moor can make for some dramatic and unexpected noise out on the open moorland.
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