Birchen Edge 4th March 2025

 I had originally planned a walk from Mam Tor along Rushup Edge, but as the road between Grindleford and Hathersage was closed I opted for plan B which was a drive back to Chatsworrth and a hike up to Birchen Edge. Added bonus is free parking at Chatsworth at this time of the year. The main difference this time was after crossing the road near Robin Hood Pub I turned right onto the concessionary path rather than lefyt towards Gibbet Moor. 

As expected this path eventually brought me out at the top end of Chatsworth (Stand Wood)

Birchen Edge high point

Nelsons Monument

New bidge over thebrook near Robin Hood pub

Interesting carving in Chatsworth park

Birchen Edge Vid

Not a bad plan B. About 7.5 miles.

Big Moor 27th February 2025

 Second time out here. I parked at the layby on the A621 and unlike last time did a 5 mile round walk across Big Moor and then across the road onto the edge of Ramsley Moor.

I met a couple of wild swimmers who had just had a dip on the pool on Bar Brook.The trail down the edge of Ramsley Moor was steep and muddy.

Big Moor

Great spot for a wild swim

Trail down the edge of Ramsley Moor

Ramsley Resevoir

Final section back to the car

Short Video from the walk

Big Moor Vid

Very pleasant. About 5 miles