Derbyshire Walks
Bamford Edge is a gritstone escarpment on the southern side of the Dark Peak, looking out over the Hope Valley and Ladybower Reservoir. The rock faces south-west and is a well known climbing crag, with around 150 routes. For walkers it makes a rewarding objective, with a steep climb up from the road and wide views as soon as you reach the top.
We have three walks here on the Derbyshire Walks app. The shortest is a compact climb to the edge itself. The medium route extends onto the moor and adds the Rivelin Tunnel, a Sheffield waterworks pipeline from the Upper Derwent Valley, along with its stone sighting tower and the viewpoint at Great Tor. The longest also reaches Stanage Edge, so you walk along two of the area's famous edges in a single circuit.
Each route starts with a steep climb, so allow time and wear sturdy footwear. Derwent, Stanage and Bamford edges mark the boundary between the gentler White Peak and the higher Dark Peak moorland, and you can feel that change in the landscape as you gain height. The walks range from 1.4 to 4.9 miles.
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Bamford Edge walk 01
A compact walk up to Bamford Edge, the gritstone escarpment above the Hope Valley. The climb is steep at the start, but it is soon over, and the open views towards Ladybower Reservoir make the effort worthwhile. A good choice if you are short on time but want a proper taste of the Peak District edges.
Bamford Edge walk 02
A medium-length circular walk combining open moorland, the Rivelin Tunnel and its stone sighting tower, and the rocky run of Bamford Edge. Great Tor adds a fine viewpoint over the Hope Valley and Ladybower Reservoir. There is a steep climb at the start and a few moderate ones later, so allow a relaxed morning or afternoon.
Bamford Edge walk 03
A satisfying circuit linking two of the Peak District's great gritstone edges. You reach Stanage Edge on the high moor, pass the Rivelin Tunnel and its sighting tower, then finish along Bamford Edge and Great Tor with views over Ladybower Reservoir. Hilly in places, and best saved for a clear day.
These Bamford Edge walks start at grid reference: 53.35245,-1.680592
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