This route climbs up to Bamford Edge from the north of Bamford Moor. Then it is a walk around the high ground of Bamford Moor back to Javis Clough with great views over to Stanage. Bamford Moor was for many years a no go area for walkers although it is now within Access Land. The moor itself between Bamford and Stanage Edges, is pathless and the valley between the two edges is very boggy, so this walk avoids this area. Throughout there are great views, especially along the top of Bamford Edge with the views north to Ladybower reservoir and over to Win Hill over in the west.

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There is a path that climbs out of the lay-by on the southern side, this follows the line of the road to reach CutThroat Bridge. Following this path avoids walking along the busy road. Take the track south from CutThroat Bridge that goes under Hardron Edge. The track goes through the wood of Scots Pines. Continue through the wood, then in 100m there is a path that descends to Jarvis Clough. The mapped path inside the forest does not exist on the ground. Now follow the distinct path uphill around the line of broken walls and then over to Bamford Edge. Follow the line of the edge to get to the high point at Great Tor. The views along the edge are spectacular especially behind the walker towards Ladybower. there are also great views over to the west with Win Hill and downhill to see the village of Bamford. (3.5kms. 150m. 1hrs. 20min.)

From Great Tor follow the edge of the rocks south east. Just prior to the end of the edge there is a path junction, the right hand path descends to the minor road. The route takes the left hand path that climbs slightly to the skyline, with an excellent view over to Stanage Edge. The way back is over the moor but despite the illusion on the map, the paths over the moor do not exist, and the bottom ground is usually very wet. There is a track over the moor from the skyline. Follow this to reach the point where the right of way meets the wall. From here follow a direct line to the top of the Grouse Butts above Jarvis Clough. This land over the moor is heather based and it is regularly cut and burnt so short. There are some tracks and paths to be found. Once over the moor arriving at the grouse butts, follow the line down to reach Jarvis Clough at the broken down cabin. Cross the brook by the cabin, and follow the track back through the forest to reach CutThroat bridge. Then again catch the path back to the lay-by. (4.5kms. 20m. 1hrs. 20min.)

29th July 2024 The hottest day of the year so far and an early start with great blue sky. Bamford Edge is a popular place and often crowded, but early morning it was a nice quiet place. The views over to Stanage Edge to the east, and Win Hill to the west are good. However the view north to Ladybower are the reason why people come to this location.