Edge Mount

Rising above the village of High Bradfield, this gritstone-capped summit offers a commanding perspective over the Loxley Valley. It is defined by the steep, wooded slopes of Agden Rocher to the south and provides a quiet, airy vantage point for surveying the expansive waters of Agden and Dale Dike Reservoirs.

• •The name Edge Mount describes its position atop the gritstone escarpment that defines the western side of the Agden Valley. While 'Edge' is a standard Peak District term for these rocky outcrops, the suffix 'Mount' is a slightly loftier title than the surrounding 'moors' and 'heights' usually receive.
• •The hill serves as the high point above Agden Rocher, a dramatic line of gritstone crags. These cliffs are historically significant for local rock climbers and offer a steep, wooded contrast to the heather-clad moorland of the summit plateau.
• •From the top, walkers gain a clear sightline across the reservoir-filled valleys towards the higher peaks of the Derwent watershed, with the unmistakable rocky prow of Back Tor and the long spine of Derwent Edge visible on the western horizon.
• •Proximity to the village of High Bradfield makes this a popular local circuit, often paired with a visit to the 14th-century St. Nicholas Church, which sits at nearly 250 metres above sea level, making it one of the highest parish churches in England.
• •It is a hill that understands the value of a dramatic entrance; the approach from the village is gentle and unassuming until the ground suddenly falls away at the edge to reveal the Loxley Valley floor far below.