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Bamford Edge.

Bamford Edge.
Start : Roadside Just where the path leaves the minor road from Bamford to Stanage there is are pull offs for a few cars. [SK215839 160m ]
Summary : Roadside - Bamford Edge - Roadside.
distance : 4.0km.
ascent : 80m.
time : 1hr. 20min.

Bamford Edge with Kinder beyond.

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Start at the footpath sign.

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Classic view of Bamford Edge and Ladybower.

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View to Win Hill.

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Soithern aspect of Bamford Edge.

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Ladybower from Bamford Edge.

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Hathersage

Current Weather

Last Updated today at : 19:19:03

Overall : broken clouds
Temperature : 9degC.
Wind Speed : 38km/hr.
Wind Direction : W
Clouds : broken clouds
Precipitation : none
Sunrise : 06:51:25
Sunset : 16:49:44
: Times are GMT add 1 hour for BST

Data from openweathermap.org

A very short walk up to Bamford Edge. Worth doing on an afternoon or after work. Despite the short length this walk is well worth it for the views, especially north to the Upper Derwent Valley. Indeed this is one of the best viewpoints in the Peak District.

From the parking cross the stile and take the right hand (least popular) of the paths. This path climbs uphill to reach an old quarry. There is a path on the right of the quarry that leads to the top of the moor. From here there are some great views over to Stanage, the whole of the edge gives a great vista. Continue to follow the path, tending left to reach Bamford Edge itself. Climb up to the height of the edge. Bamford edge is not as complete as Stanage nor Burbage but around this high point the cliffs are of a similar height. From here there are good views especially over to the west with Win Hill. Continue to walk along the length of the edge, to take full advantage of the views. There is a prominent overhanging rock further along the edge. From here there is the classical view from Bamford Edge towards Ladybower Reservoir. Indeed this view is the reason so many people visit this edge. It is worth walking downhill until the path starts to drop steeply. There are good views in all directions along the edge. The Upper Derwent valley to the north, Win Hill to the west, the central Peak District to the south and Stanage Edge to the east. Stay a while taking in the views in peace, if the edge is not too busy. (2.0kms. 80m. 0hrs. 50min.)

To return, turn around and follow the path along the edge back to Great Tor. Continue along the edge where the cliffs are not as continuous as further north. Keep going until along the southern part of the edge until the cliffs have all but disappeared. Keep to the path along the edge line, continuing along the line of the edge when you meet the uphill path. Continue along the same direction until there is a clear path that descends towards the road, soon you will see the roadside parking. Continue downhill, over the stile, and back to the car. The final part of the descent to the parking is steep. (2kms. 0m. 0hrs. 40min.)

17th June 2024 A really nice summer's day giving great views especially over to Stanage Edge. Once at the edge height the view along the Upper Derwent valley was spectacular. Quite a number of people about, so not a day to sit about in peaceful surroundings.

25th September 2023 A really windy day but sunshine. It is amazing how busy this edge is. There were a lot of people out given this was a weekday at the end of September. The sun allowed for some good views especially north to the Derwent Valley

5th August 2021 Rain was promised for the afternoon. The walk along Bamford Edge is good for a coffee outside. With such great views especially the view up Ladybower. A very busy walk, the influence of Instagram.

15th August 2019 This is a short walk but well worth it on a clear day. Set off in afternoon after a wet morning. Once up on the edge the clear views up the Derwent Valley are really good. This is edge gives a commanding view of much of the Peak District.

31st December 2018 Despite the cold and windy weather the views here are great. Looking over to Win Hill, Mam Tor, Hope Valley and in particular the Derwent Valley. Only a few people out despite this being holiday time.