The route goes from the car park to pass the Ladybower Inn and on to reach Cutthroat Bridge. Crossing the A57 the walk goes South to cross Jarvis Clough ascending steadily to Bamford Edge with its magnificent views across the reservoir and the Hope valley. Leeside road descends steeply to Bamford village where going South the walk crosses the River Derwent then heads North on a good track to eventually cross the Ladybower dam then on to the Ladybower Inn.

The route goes from the car park to pass the Ladybower Inn and on to reach Cutthroat Bridge. The walk heads West to Whinstone Lee Tor then Northalong Derwent Edge taking in the Wheel Stones, White Tor, Salt Cellar, Dove Stones, Cakes of Bread, and Lost Lad.. Heading West again the walk descends to Derwent Water then South to Derwent Dam and follows the eastern edge of Ladybower Reservoir back to the Ladybower Inn.

From the car park we cross the Ladybower dam then South to cross the River Derwent then North to Bamford village. Ascending Leeside road we go East  around Bole Hill then North via the parking area ascending to reach Stanage Edge. Going North along the edge the walk eventually crosses the A57 to follow Moscar Cross road to Moscar House. Going East across Derwent Moor we descend via Grindle Clough to the reservoir then follow its eastern edge back to the Ladybower Inn.