Bamford Edge from a57
Peak District
One of my favourite routes in Peak District is Bamford Edge. We have done Bamford Edge before but a different route. This time we started from A57 where there are more car park space available and not as busy as the other route.
There are few car parks along A57 and free of charge, but you might want to start early on a busy summer day.
We started to walk ascending towards the Hordron Edge stone circle. The path is accessible with few areas with mud and wet surface.
It was a winter day, raining on and off all day but I really enjoyed the pastel colour of nature in Peak District.
Not long after we started we were able to see the Ladybower Reservoir and the different colours of green and brown around it. This part of the route across Win Hill and Ladybower Reservoir has the most attractive and impressive views in the area.
After few up and down the hills and crossing few small rivers we have arrived at Bamford Edge.
The next leg of the route along the Bamford Edge is it always windy and this time was a little bit wet as well so I would recommend you have proper clothes and shoes when going up there.
I was wearing a lot of layers including baselayer, RAB Microlight Down Jacket as midlayer and Mountain Equipment Goretex for protection against wind and rain.
I have also recently bought a merino wool balaclava which is great in the winter, warm and breathable in the same time.
The walk along the Bamford Edge is really beautiful with views towards Bamford village, Win Hill across the valley and Ladybower Reservoir.
This ancient stones created by nature are interesting and beautiful and the entire area is very popular. This views attracts a lot of visitors and ramblers every year so I would like to ask everyone to be mindful when visiting the local area, pick up you litter and park only in designated areas to not disturb the day to day life of the locals.
The next leg of the route was a little bit wet and boggy with a small swamp towards the Stanage Edge. We didn’t go up the Stanage Edge but click on the link to see the great Stanage Edge route .
We continued our path back to the car park across the moorland and after just above one mile we got back to the car park.
The loop route is around 6 miles and it’s perfect for a short walk to Bamford Edge and back to the car park on A57. This can also be a start for going up the Stanage Edge or towards Ladybower Reservoir. There aren’t many places to park near Bamford village so I would definitely recommend this route to Bamford Edge if you struggle to find a place at Heatherdene Car park near the dam.
