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Climbing & bouldering crags · East Midlands

Bamford Edge

In or near Hathersage.

Bamford Edge — a climbing crag in england east midlands.

Millstone outcrop east of Bamford Edge - geograph.org.uk - 5412635

Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Bamford · 2.1 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

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

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. Renowned for its gritstone routes, it attracts climbers of various skill levels. The crag offers a range of challenging climbs set against a striking natural backdrop. Visitors can expect a mix of traditional and sport climbing opportunities in this scenic area.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.3579, -1.6850
County
Derbyshire
District
High Peak
Parish
Bamford
Postcode
S33 0AD
Parliamentary constituency
High Peak
Nearest railway station
Bamford2.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Millstone outcrop east of Bamford Edge - geograph.org.uk - 5412635📷 5

Mountains & hills · East Midlands

Bamford Moor

Bamford Moor — a hill or mountain in england east midlands.

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Millstone outcrop east of Bamford Edge - geograph.org.uk - 5412635📷 5

Mountains & hills · East Midlands

Bamford Moor

Bamford Moor — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 426 m.

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Framed view of Bamford Edge - geograph.org.uk - 7346989📷 5

Natural landmarks · East Midlands

Bamford Edge

Bamford Edge — natural landmark in england east midlands.

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Great Tor on Bamford Edge - geograph.org.uk - 7346997📷 5

Climbing & bouldering crags · East Midlands

Bamford Edge

Bamford Edge — a climbing crag in england east midlands.

Millstone outcrop east of Bamford Edge - geograph.org.uk - 5412635📷 5

Climbing & bouldering crags · East Midlands

Bamford Edge

Bamford Edge — a climbing crag in england east midlands.

Great Tor - geograph.org.uk - 707776📷 4

Viewpoints · East Midlands

Great Tor

Great Tor — Named viewpoint at 400 m elevation.

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Where to eat & stay near Bamford Edge

Places to stay

Diamond Jubilee commemoration stone, Bamford - geograph.org.uk - 6806977📷 5

Hostels · East Midlands

Homestead

Homestead — a hostel in england east midlands.

independenthostelguide.co.uk
Diamond Jubilee commemoration stone, Bamford - geograph.org.uk - 6806977📷 5

Hostels · East Midlands

Cheesehouse

Cheesehouse — a hostel in england east midlands.

independenthostelguide.co.uk
Corner in the centre of Thornhill - geograph.org.uk - 8289949📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Peak Park Conservation Centre

Peak Park Conservation Centre — a campsite in england east midlands.

Freepeak-park-conservation-centre.org
Bamford railway station entrance - geograph.org.uk - 6242313📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Swallowholme Camping and Caravaning Park

Swallowholme Camping and Caravaning Park — a campsite in england east midlands.

Tree near Upper Hurst - geograph.org.uk - 5210643📷 5

Hostels · East Midlands

Pond-Side Bunkhouse

Pond-Side Bunkhouse — a hostel in england east midlands.

Thorpe Farm, near Hathersage - geograph.org.uk - 4176839📷 5

Hostels · East Midlands

The Byre

The Byre — a hostel in england east midlands.

Places to eat & drink

Bus stop at Fox House - geograph.org.uk - 1971684📷 7

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Fox House

The Fox House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Old milestone ^ tollhouse - geograph.org.uk - 7909525📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Norfolk Arms Public House

Norfolk Arms Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Cottage by Grinds Brook - geograph.org.uk - 4412023📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

The Old Nags Head

The Old Nags Head in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

The sign of The Chequers Inn - geograph.org.uk - 6922976📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

The Chequers Inn and attached outbuildings

The Chequers Inn and attached outbuildings in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Mummified cat in a glass case - geograph.org.uk - 5811252📷 7

Historic pubs · East Midlands

The Three Stags' Heads

The Three Stags' Heads in England South East, United Kingdom.

retiredmartin.com
The sign of The Eyre Arms - geograph.org.uk - 6922974📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

The Eyre Arms Public House

The Eyre Arms Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

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Stanage Edge rocks - geograph.org.uk - 8216372★ Iconic📷 5

Climbing & bouldering crags · East Midlands

Stanage Edge

Britain's biggest climbing crag — four miles of Peak District gritstone.

Stanage Edge (rock face) - geograph.org.uk - 3589071📷 5

Climbing & bouldering crags · East Midlands

Stanage End

Stanage End — a climbing crag in england east midlands.

Grouse drinking basin Number 20, Stanage Edge - geograph.org.uk - 3073387📷 5

Climbing & bouldering crags · East Midlands

Marble Wall

Marble Wall — a climbing crag in england east midlands.

Rock climbers at Crow Chin - geograph.org.uk - 6491994📷 5

Climbing & bouldering crags · East Midlands

Crow Chin

Crow Chin — a climbing crag in england east midlands.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Bamford Edge?
Bamford Edge is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S33 0AD), 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 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode S33 0AD.
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 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S33 0AD.