Monsal Trail : Essential lighting works is taking place from Mon 13 May for five weeks. Tunnels will remain open but light levels may be lower than usual. Please obey signs and take care when passing the works.
Visiting
Make the most of your visit to the glorious Peak District.
- Visitor centres
Locations and contact details of our four visitor centres - Pedal Peak District
Route maps, bike hire and how to get fit for free - Guided walks and events
Free guided walks suitable for all and other events all year round - Getting here
Make use of the best public transport of any national park
Guided walks and events
Download and print the free ranger guided walks and events booklet for 2013 
(641KB) or use the online calendar below to browse by month.
Find out more about our guided walks and events.
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An Edge in Two Halves
An Edge in Two Halves
An archaeological walk on Gardom's Edge, focusing on prehistoric remains, including features excavated by John Barnatt in the 1990's. Highlights include a massive 'enclosure', house sites, a pit alignment, rock art and the 'Three Men' barrow; to contrast with later millstone quarrying and medieval farming.
Date: 02 Jul 2013
Public Transport: Bus
Suitable for: Walkers,Experienced walkers
Map Reference: SK281 721
Nearest postcode: DE45 1PQ
Start Time: 10:30
End Time: 16:00
Walk length: 0-5 miles
Booking Required: Yes
Booking Details: Booking essential; call 01629 816 211 between 10am - 4.30pm.
Meeting point: Birchen Edge car park. From the A619 Baslow to Chesterfield road, take the B6050 towards Old Brampton, the car park is next to the Robin Hood public house.
What's the distance and terrain: 4 miles on footpaths and moorland, on easy gradients, but some rough ground.
What you need to bring: Packed lunch, drink, walking boots, waterproofs, weather appropriate clothing.
Nearest bus stop: The meeting point
Are dogs on leads allowed: Yes
What else you need to know: Toilets available to public house customers.
