Sunday April 9th

Moscar, Stanage Edge and Bamford Edge

This was the first walk (Walk 10) chosen from "Day Walks in the Peak District" as recommended to us by friends. Easter Sunday was forecast to be dry and somewhat sunny so we went off to Stanage; being a Bank Holiday weekend, most of the parking spots were full, or nearly so but we were able to park at our usual spot at Moscar Lodge and started the route at Point 8 in the book. We worked our way up to Stanage End in the heavy mist and early morning chill. At High Neb the mist and we were able to go down to the Hollin Bank car park in the clear.

Stanage- after the mist cleared

At the car park we grabbed a welcome cup of coffee from the Peaky Grinders horsebox and continued with the rest of the route.

A nice cup of coffee (and a crafty Kitkat)

The next section (first in the guidebook) was across fields and woods, and led us pleasantly away from the edge and towards Bamford Road.

Start of the way across open fields and away from Stanage

Elegantly crossing the stream below Sheepwash Bank
View back to Stanage from above Green's House

A short walk along the road led us to a section which climbed up to a disused quarry and then on the Bamford Edge. The top was crowded but we managed to find a quiet spot for lunch and took in the view. After lunch, the view got better as the sight of Ladybower Dam down to our left was spectacular, with Win Hill and Kinder in the background.
Ladybower with Win Hill, Kinder and Crook Hill

The next section down to Cutthroat Bridge was great, with grassy paths, first going down to the stream in Jarvis Clough and then up to a track leading to the A57. After crossing the road at Cutthroat Bridge the next section was familiar at first- with the added interest of sheep being herded into a farmyard under the watchful eye of an excellent sheepdog.
No doubt who is in charge here

We passed Moscar House and then made our way though the last of the gates to reach the car parked on the A57.
A last look at Win Hill, Lose Hill and the Great Ridge from Moscar Lodge
David at Moscar Lodge
This was a great walk, with a mix of familiar and new and an interesting jaunt along Bamford Edge for the first time. The weather was great and it was a promising first walk from a new guidebook.

11.8 Miles, 545m ascent.

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