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Winstone Lee Tor is at the southern end, of Derwent Edge. This walk leads the walker over the Derwent Moors before they reach the edge at the 'crossroads of paths' just south of Wheel Stones. A great view of Ladybower Reservoir breaks out once at the edge. From here the walk continues up Derwent Edge for a while, past Dovestone and onto Back Tor, before turning around and walking south down the edge to Winstone Lee Tor. After descending nearly to the valley, the route takes the walker through Ladybower Wood and back to Cutthroat Bridge. There are great views of the Peak District, especially when walking south from Back Tor all the way to Winston Lee Tor.

Leave the layby, by the path at the western edge, uphill first then this follows the line of the A57, and descends back to the road at Cutthroat Bridge. From here cross the road and follow the track over the bridge and through the gate. Once over the bridge take the track under the power lines, cross the small stream using the steep banks, and continue to follow the path under the power lines to the ford just short of Moscar House. There are a couple of stiles to negotiate and signs that ensure you are on the correct path. At the ford turn left, west, and follow the track as it climbs towards the edge over Derwent Moor. This route to the edge is much less busy than the usual way straight up from the reservoir. Once at the edge the view opens out of Ladybower Reservoir. On the right the walker can clearly see the rocks of Derwent Edge all the way to Back Tor. (2.5kms. 160m. 1hrs. 10min.)

There are various option here. The walker can turn left, south, to Winstone Lee Tor, or turn right, north to walk past the various rock formations of the Derwent Edge. The route described goes all the way to Back Tor, although you may turn around at any point before Back Tor. Follow the track north to pass Wheel Stones, White Tor to reach the Salt Cellar. This rock formation is lower down by the wall. A great place for a rest. then it is back to the main ridge path to Dovestone Tor, and Back Tor. (3.0kms. 100m. 1hrs. 10min.)

After a rest and a look at the view from Back Tor, especially the view north over the remote northern moors, turn around and set off south back down Derwent Edge. There are great views all the way down this ridge of the Derwent Valley. Back Past Dovestone Tor, White Tor, Wheel Stones and onto the path junction where you initially joined the ridge. Rather than turning left to walk back over the moor, continue south down Derwent Edge. It is a short walk down the ridge past Hurkling Stones to get to Windtone Lee Tor. Here there are great views of Ladybower reservoir to the west and straight ahead are views down the Derwent Valley. Win Hill dominates the skyline to the south west. Winstone Lee Tor is not a prominent set of rocks, there are others about, but it does have the most fantastic views. (3.5kms. 20m. 1hrs. 10min.)

From Winstone Lee Tor follow the path at the top of the edge all the way down towards Ashopton. It does become steep as it descends towards Ashopton, in fact the path has been washed away in places around here. Soon a wall is reached. Take the path left, east, along the wall. Follow the path as it runs parallel to but higher than the A57, into then out of Ladybower Wood by two gates. Continue along the path as it passes above a quarry and onto open moorland. The powerline is visible here, and the path follows the line of this to just above Cutthroat Bridge. Cross the bridge and then the road, completing the walk by the outward footpath on the south of the A57. (2.5kms. 0m. 0hrs. 50min.)

4th October 2023 A great walk. The highlight of this walk are the views from Derwent Edge. I chose to walk up a edge to the Salt Cellar and was rewarded with great views as the return journey is made back to Winstone Lee Tor. This is definitly a walk to be left to a clear day.