Gardoms & Baslow Edge loop from Curbar Gap — Peak District National Park

The shelf of land between Gardoms and Birchen Edge has evidence of human use since the Bronze Age. As you run along this secluded edge look out for the Neolithic sundial stone and cup and ring carvings, taking a moment to wonder what it would have been like here 2,500 years ago. Gardoms is the quietest of the edges and a perfect spot for a post-work run through the woodland allowing nature to work its magic. The views west between the gaps in the trees are spectacular, out to the Derwent valley and the pretty village of Baslow, with Longstone moor rising opposite.

The Tour heads away from the crowds straight away, running east from the start towards White Edge. From here it traverses the length of Gardoms Edge and dips through the Bar Brook valley to finish along Baslow Edge. At 4.7 miles (7.5 km) it takes most runners up to an hour to complete.

This Tour explores some of the lesser-used trails but they're mostly clear and easy to follow. Some sections can get a bit muddy in wet weather, so we’d suggest trail shoes with good grip. It’s less exposed than other routes high on the edges around here but more remote, so we’d still carry basic emergency kit and a jacket just in case.

If you intend to travel by public transport it’s easiest to catch the bus to the Robin Hood pub on the Chesterfield road and join the Tour at the southern end of Gardoms Edge.

At busy times there’s usually a snack van at Curbar Gap car park, but you won’t find any facilities or other refreshment stops on route. To refuel after your run head to Cafe 19 or the Eyre Arms at Calver crossroads. For more cafes, shops and accommodation, Baslow, Bakewell or Hathersage are closest.