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Giddy Edge Walk

0.8 miles (1.3 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This walk climbs to Giddy Edge and High Tor in Matlock Bath in the Peak District. The elevated, narrow winding path runs along the cliff edge high above the town of Matlock below.
The walk starts from the train station in Matlock Bath. From here you can follow paths north up to Giddy Edge. From here there are excellent views over Matlock Dale to the surrounding Peak District Hills.
You can also pick up the Heights of Abraham cable car near here and travel up to another spectacular viewpoint.

Giddy Edge OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Giddy Edge Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Photos

North end of the Giddy Edge path - geograph.org.uk - 2323038

North end of the Giddy Edge path

Islands in the Mist - geograph.org.uk - 2089328

Islands in the Mist

High Tor, Matlock Dale - geograph.org.uk - 426617

High Tor, Matlock Dale

Giddy Ledge - geograph.org.uk - 2323069

Giddy Ledge

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