Before we head along Curbar Edge we have a view across the Derwent Valley to Combs Dale and beyond.

Baslow Edge from the start of Curbar Edge.

Looking across to White Edge from Curbar Edge.

The forecast had been for sunshine in the evening but looking ahead along the Derwent Valley it isn't looking too promising.

Looking along Froggatt Edge to the scene of the fire and thankfully the damage doesn't look too extensive.

Looking across the valley to Sir William Hill and the cloud and strong breeze were starting to make me wonder if I needed to add another layer.

Rather than continue along Froggatt Edge we were going to take the concessionary path across the moor to White Edge.

Higger Tor is almost lost in the gloom as we start to head across the moor.

It's been a few years since I've used the track across the moor and it is much easier to follow now than it was when I last used it.

The last time I used this track it was a bit of a bog fest, but this time we got away with dry feet.

Looking back to Curbar Edge as we reach White Edge. It had been quite sheltered crossing the moor but now we were on White Edge it was time to add another layer.

The path emerges onto White Edge close to the trig.

Looking across to Gibbet Moor from the trig point.

Having droppped off White Edge we take the path across Swine Sty towards Jack Flat.

As we haed along Swine Sty we come across this lone patch of bluebells. Above us the sky is suddenly turning blue

As we approach the gate to the road the appearance of the sun means that the extra layer we only added a short while ago now needs to be removed.

The Companion Stone and original waymarker on Jack Flat.

It's always good to see the cows on Jack Flat and for once no one was getting too close to them just so they could get a shot for Instagram.

The promised sunshine has finally put in an appearance now that we have almost finished the walk.

We had considered eating our sandwiches at Wellington's Monument but the view from the seat is now obscured by the trees.

Instead we had in on the bench at the top of the path from Bar Road so as that we could enjoy the views.

As we sat there enjoying the views along the Derwent Valley we could hear the Sunday motorbikes on the road below us.

Once we started moving again it was decision time, do we take the path amongst the rocks along the edge or the easier track by the wall? No choice really, the best views are to be had along the edge, even if you do have to watch where you put your feet.

It would appear that as legend demands the lad climbing the Eaglestone is trying to prove he is worthy of asking for his partner's hand in marriage, or more likely showing off to his mates.

We had to concentrate as we crossed Baslow Edge as the ferns were already doing a good job of hiding the rocks on the path.

Curbar Edge as we walk along Baslow Edge.

Curbar Gap and the bench where I came so close to abandoning the Nine Edges Walk last September. This time we are instead at the end of the walk and just need to head downhill to our car.

 

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