Lost Lad & Derwent Edge loop from Fairholmes — Peak District National Park

Derwent Edge is known for its unusual rock formations and superb views over Ladybower reservoir, the upper Derwent valley and west towards the moors of Kinder and Edale.
This Tour follows the full length of the edge, from the topographic pillar on Lost Lad, over the trig point on Back Tor and down past the brilliantly named ‘cakes of bread’ and ‘salt cellar’ formations. It also takes in the higher, craggier Dovestone Tor, which is a popular spot with climbers, White Tor and finally the Wheel Stones. Covering 7.6 miles (12.3 km) with about 1,115 ft (340 m) of ascent, most runners will take less than two hours to complete the Tour.
Our route takes you high onto the moor, so we’d suggest grippy trail or fell shoes along with a decent waterproof and basic emergency kit (compass, whistle, torch, survival bag and a warm layer) as well as snacks and water to last you a couple of hours.
There’s a cafe at Fairholmes visitor centre at the start but no refreshments on route. The Ladybower Inn is a couple of miles down the road from the finish, or head into nearby Hathersage for a good choice of food, shops and accommodation, including the cafe upstairs at Outside.
Buses run from Sheffield and Chesterfield to Ashopton, which is about 1.9 miles (3 km) from the start.