Climbing & bouldering crags · East Midlands
Bamford Edge
In or near Hathersage.
Bamford Edge — a climbing crag in england east midlands.

Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bamford · 2.8 km
About
Bamford Edge is a climbing crag located in england east midlands, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.
Photo gallery
360° viewimagery from 2022
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dark Peak SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bamford Edge is a prominent climbing crag located in the East Midlands. It offers a variety of climbing routes suitable for different skill levels, attracting both novice and experienced climbers. The crag features striking natural rock formations and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a rugged outdoor environment ideal for climbing.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3641, -1.6904
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- Bamford
- Postcode
- S33 0BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Nearest railway station
- Bamford — 2.8 km
Sources
- osm: w26774595 (ODbL)
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Climbing & bouldering crags · 1.0 km

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Bamford Edge
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bamford Edge?
- Bamford Edge is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S33 0BY), in the parish of Bamford.
- What is Bamford Edge?
- Bamford Edge — a climbing crag in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Bamford Edge?
- The nearest railway station is Bamford, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode S33 0BY.
- Is Bamford Edge a protected site?
- Yes — Bamford Edge is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Bamford Edge?
- The nearest railway station is Bamford, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S33 0BY.