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Bamford Edge.

OS Map :	119
Start :	Roadside
	SK215839
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	Just where the path leaves the minor road from Bamford to Stanage there is a pull off taking 4 or 5 cards.
Summary :	Roadside - Bamford Edge - Roadside.
distance :	4.0km.
ascent :	80m.
time :	1hr. 20min.

Towards Win Hill.

North to Upper Derwent Valley.

Walking uo towards the Edge.

Edale

Current Weather

Last Updated today at : 02:02:26

Overall :	scattered clouds
Temperature :	15degC.
Wind Speed :	6km/hr.
Wind Direction :	ENE
Clouds :	scattered clouds
Precipitation :	none
Sunrise :	03:40:38
Sunset :	20:39:33
:	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 lengh this is well worth it for the views down the Hope Valley and up the Upper Derwent Valley. Indeed this is one of the best viewpoints in the Peak District.

From the car park ascend steeply the hillside to reach the height of the moor. Continue until a shooting but is reached. Now follow the path right, east. This way is on the moor side of the edge and gives some good views over to Stanage Edge. Soon the path reaches the edge. Walk along the edge until it starts descending. Banford edge is not as complete as Stanage or Burbage but around this part of the edge, the cliffs are high for the area. Stay awhile taking in the views. There are good views in all direstions; Tte Upper Derwent valley to the north, Win Hill to the west, the Hope Valley to the south and Stanage to the east. (2.0kms. 80m. 0hrs. 50min.)

To return, turn around and follow the path along the edge all the way. The cliffs are not continuous along this edge and at the southern edge they have all but disappeared. Keep to the path along the edge line taking the right option where there is an obvious choice. This leads back to the Shooting Box, and then back to the roadside by the car. (2kms. 0m. 0hrs. 40min.)

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.