The Grouse Inn, Froggatt Wood, Froggatt Edge
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Route Description
Woodland and Gritstone Edges
Form The Grouse Inn we drop steeply down through Hay Wood to the edge of Grindleford and the River Derwent. Here we turn south and climb through Froggatt Wood followed by Bee Wood, with some sections being quite steep. The final leg of the walk takes us up onto Froggatt Edge, which on a clear day gives us beautiful views across the valley and beyond.
Other Information
Park at the layby just below the Grouse Inn on the A625 or the Haywood National Trust carpark nearby.
Weather Forecast for This Walk
Sat 5 Sep 2026 — approximate conditions between the advertised start and end time.
Likely conditions: mild, mostly dry, light winds.
| Time | Weather | Temp (°C) | Wind Speed (mph) | Feels Like (°C) | Chance of Rain (%) | Humidity (%) | Visibility (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | Cloudy | 14 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 73 | 25 |
| 11:00 | Cloudy | 14 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 70 | 22 |
| 12:00 | Cloudy | 14 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 66 | 19 |
| 13:00 | Cloudy | 15 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 63 | 16 |
| 14:00 | Cloudy | 15 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 60 | 19 |
| 15:00 | Cloudy | 16 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 56 | 23 |
Kit Suggestions
- Standard hill-day clothing should be fine; still pack at least one spare warm layer.
- Rain risk is low, but a lightweight waterproof is still recommended.
Based on Open-Meteo forecast for the event location. Conditions can change quickly — please check again on the day and bring suitable clothing and kit.
There are currently no severe weather alerts in force for this location from our data provider.
Attendees
Stephen Bradshaw (Stevechap), Fay Middleton (Lottiwoman), Kate Anstess (Kate1867), David Ellis (Paperplane), Zoë Dancer (PenelopePitStop), Alan Woodhouse (Alan 1889), Martin Bilby (marbil125), Gillian Bilby (Gillby), Gwen Penn (Gweno), Jeanette Scargill (Scags)
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