Walking The Peak District: The Bakewell Trail

Ryan

9 years ago

Of all the places in the UK, the Peak District is the area that grabs the interests of outdoor-loving tourists&period; Because walking is a major activity, you won’t want to miss the adventure that can be found by taking the Bakewell Trail&period;&NewLine;<h3 class="western" style="text-align&colon; justify&semi;" align="justify">A Trail in Two Parts</h3>&NewLine;When you take this trail, remember that the area along White Edge is more exposed to inclement weather&period; Therefore, make sure you have a compass, map, and waterproofs with you on your hiking trip&period; The walk is comprised of two halves, with the first being frequented by climbers and hikers and the second half, which is less walked, being more remote&period; Regardless of where you go along the trail, you will be rewarded with unrivalled views&period;&NewLine;<img class="aligncenter wp-image-1753 size-full" src="https&colon;//incrediblemag&period;com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/630-walking-header&period;jpg" alt="Walking The Peak District&colon; The Bakewell Trail" width="630" height="300" />&NewLine;<h3 class="western" style="text-align&colon; justify&semi;" align="justify">Some of the Highlights</h3>&NewLine;During this trek, you can explore the path’s famous edges, each popular with climbers, as well as view Bronze Age cairns&period; You can also try to locate the herd of deer that reside at Big Moor&period; A monument that is dedicated to the Duke of Wellington can also be seen when taking the trail&period;&NewLine;<h3 class="western" style="text-align&colon; justify&semi;" align="justify">Where to Begin</h3>&NewLine;After leaving your travel bags at one of the holiday cottages located in the Peak District, you will want to drive to the car park at Curbar Gap&period; This is the beginning point for the Bakewell Trail&period; You can also park in the car park at Froggatt Edge and commence your hike from there&period; &NewLine;Follow the trail up to the pathway that runs beside the Curbar Edge&period; The path you will find is easy and wide, and permits you to walk near the edge and see incredible views&period; However, be careful as you stroll along the edge as the high cliffs are not guarded&period; Both dogs and children should be closely watched and supervised&period;&NewLine;<h3 class="western" style="text-align&colon; justify&semi;" align="justify">Millstone Grit</h3>&NewLine;As you pass Froggatt Edge, look for Millstone Grit&period; Once the cliffs along the trail were a bed of activity, with grindstones quarried along the distance&period; Both horses and carts used the pathway&period; The grindstones were once needed for the cutlery industry in Sheffield as well as other metal plants&period; &NewLine;<h3 class="western" style="text-align&colon; justify&semi;" align="justify">A Moderate Pathway</h3>&NewLine;The Bakewell Trail is just one of 44 trails that can be explored in Derbyshire and the Peak District&period; The trail is defined by gentle gradients with some muddy sections along the way&period; It is considered a moderate trail to explore&period; &NewLine;<h3 class="western" style="text-align&colon; justify&semi;" align="justify">Grouse Inn</h3>&NewLine;The cliffs of Curbar, and particularly Froggatt, are well-loved by rock climbers, who enjoy the difficult climbs in this part of the District&period; On summer days, visitors often witness a tangle of vibrantly-coloured ropes that are belaying the rock climbers&period; Grouse Inn is the halfway point of the hike and serves as an excellent watering place&period;&NewLine;<h3 class="western" style="text-align&colon; justify&semi;" align="justify">Big Moor</h3>&NewLine;Once you pass Grouse Point, you will bear right onto White Edge&period; Once you reach this point, the mood of the trek seems to change&period; You feel the remoteness and also see fewer walkers&period; The edge borders Big Moor and the panoramic views are memorable&period; Whilst the path is rougher, it is not the highest place along the trail&period; Take you time to see if you can spot the deer who are known to live here&period;&NewLine;