Bamford Moor

Bamford Moor
Start : Cut-Throat Bridge Layby Large layby on the A57 used by many walkers.[SK216874 294m ]
Summary : Cut Throat Bridge - Jarvis Clough - Bamford Edge - Path / wall junction - Javis Clough - Cut Throat Bridge
distance : 8.0km.
ascent : 170m.
time : 2hr. 40min.

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Current Weather

Last Updated today at : 09:01:55

Overall : overcast clouds
Temperature : 18degC.
Wind Speed : 25km/hr.
Wind Direction : WSW
Clouds : overcast clouds
Precipitation : none
Sunrise : 03:45:30
Sunset : 20:36:13
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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.

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 Bamford Moor but despite the illusion on the map, the paths over the moor do not exist in reality, and the bottom ground is usually very wet. Walk south, towards the quarry and there is a track over the moor just south of the high point of Bamford Moor. Follow this track that leads to the point where the right of way meets the wall on the map. From here follow the wall north and when the wall disappears, there is a line concrete posts. Follow these until the track reaches the top of a line of grouse butts on the right. Follow the path beside these grouse butts downhill to reach Jarvis Clough by the broken down cabin. This land over the moor is heather based and it is regularly cut and burnt so is short and good to walk through. There are a number of tracks around, created by the vehicles used in support of grouse shooting. Cross the brook just below 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.)

26th June 2025 Not a promising day but actually the sun came out in interval. Once at the top of Bamford Edge the views were as spectacular as ever. It is not surprising how busy this. It looked that there were more "tracks" over the moor which are likely created by the estate in pursuit of managing the moor. Not complaining, as these do give better tracks fo us walkers.

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.