Beyond Fox House the route leading to Hathersage is joined by the B6521 road to Grindleford via Padley Gorge. The A6187 crosses the Burbage Brook, then passes a rock known as Toad's Mouth where it crosses into Derbyshire. The road continues towards Hathersage passing between Owler Tor and Over Owler Tor and then takes a tight curve at Surprise View where the traveller will be greeted with a view of Hope Valley.
Beyond Fox House, the path leading to Hathersage is joined by the B6521 road via Padley Gorge. The A6187 crosses the Burbage Brook and passes a rock called Toad's Mouth before entering Derbyshire. The road continues towards Hathersage between Owler Tor and Over Owler Tor, making a sharp turn at Surprise View to provide a view of Hope Valley.