DavidStaGr

You probably didn't visit the area for this, but it's at the centre of everything

Bamford Edge, Win Hill, Snake Pass, Derwent Edge, Crook hill and so many places surround this water. I've seen RAF Chinooks fly along the water. Seen various birds fly over the water. It's a beautiful stretch of water, surrounded by trails, forest, gritstone edges. There is even a bus service that runs to Sheffield

For Photographers, it's definitely a place to take photos. Whether by one of the lakeside paths, or high above on the Peaks and Edges, you can get great wide angle or long lens photos

The quieter end of Burbage Edge

Whilst the northern end has the rock climbers and the cars, and a little more noise, the southern feels more like it’s just you and the world. And under a blue sky, a gentle breeze, surrounded by peaks and faraway views, it feels like peace on a path.

The southern edge is lower than the northern, but until you turn the corner of the path just north of the A6187, you can look back up along the entire area, and just enjoy the views

There is the occasional cyclist zipping through, but generally they were respectful and slowed down. There were also cows on the path, but whilst they look at you, they don’t do anything more

In terms of access and use, the path is manmade and well maintained. It has the occasional puddle but wasn’t muddy when i went on a blue sky mid september day. This remains true all along the path. The starting point at the south is only twenty mins away from the start of Padley Gorge if you want to tag in another gloriously gorgeous place into your day

As said on my burbage edge north review, you won’t spend a day here, but it’ll definitely make your day to spend some time here

For those who love to be alone, but not lonely, this is the place…

You know who you are. You like to wander alone, but not feel like you’re the only person on Earth. Burbage is ideal for this. As you wander on the path beneath the rocks, you hear the many rock climbers up in the rocks, and see them and their bright colours clearly. You can hear the conversations carry in the wind. It’s like having a faraway friend

The views are also gorgeous. Looking up to the rock faces, standing proud against a blue sky, or looking across the valley to the various rock formations high on the peaks, it’s just so achingly pretty, especially under a blue sky

In terms of access, you can park in a small area at upper Burbage, but really, i’d recommend making it part of another walk. Get off the train at Grindleford, head north through Padley Gorge and then join the paths for Burbage. Then tag that into a wander along Stanage Edge (just be aware this route is nearly all uphill).
Padley is only twenty minutes walk south of where the path joins the A6187, and Stanage Edge trig point is less than twenty minutes walk from the aforementioned Parking area. The path beneath the Edge is well trodden, and not muddy. It has the occasional puddle, but you could do this in trainers on a nice day, very easy. It’s a man made path, as opposed to the rocky and muddy path across the top of Stanage Edge

You probably won’t find the need to spend a day on this path, but it’ll definitely make your day to have spent time on this path

For clarity, I walked the route from Bakewell to Millers Dale, and had a little explore of Monsal Head, above, below and on the viaduct

The trail itself is lovely. A little upward walk from Bakewell to access the trail, but from then on, everything was basically flat all the way to Millers Dale. The two photos attached were just one of the many gorgeous views when you step less than a hundred steps off the trail on to the many side paths before getting back on the trail.

The tunnels are definitely a different experience. A deep change of downwards temperature and light. The tunnels are not as long as you think. They are well lit, and the trail is busy enough you never feel alone.

The trail does abruptly end approx' 5 mins before Wyedale Car park, but the path again to the car park is basically flat.