I don't think so Peter Drake. Playwright teacher at Queen Elizabeth High School Sleaford not Hexham Northumberland

There is ample parking, best is Hooks Carr car park, free and the trail to get to the top of the edge starts from there. There is another car park along from there as well. Routes up are clearly marked.

Read here - I can’t include a link, so google Peak District National Park authority faq drones Between March and August Stanage cannot be flown over due to disturbance of wildlife. Also the edge itself is really busy with climbers, aside from flying over them or near to them, or, in earshot of them, I am pretty sure it would be a distraction to them too. Aside from that the National Trust owned land requires a licence to be able to fly over it, etc etc. Posting flights online will have you subject to people reporting your activity to the CAA and also the bodies as mentioned above.

No. Thank goodness

We always walk from Ringinglow Road in the direction of Stanage Pole. Been on there today. Never seen a barbecue. Would say no in view of dryness & protection of the area.

I would recommend boots as even the path is rocky and uneven in places and having boots will give your ankles more protection when walking close to the edge. Regarding clothing, check the forecast and bring 2 to 3 upper layers as if it rains and it's windy it can feel quite cool. We took a map and also followed the walk on the Walking Englishman website which is a circular walk from Hathersage. Hope you get decent weather and enjoy the walk.

Approx 9 miles 4.5 hours. It was really warm at that time.

I am sorry but I do not know. If you look at the OS map it will show you but remember the shortest may not be the easiest route due to the gradients.

Too hard post surgery! Why not try something a little less strenious?