Bamford Clough – Bamford Edge — Rocky Outcrop loop from Bamford

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Bamford Clough – Bamford Edge — Rocky Outcrop loop from Bamford

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Bamford Clough – Bamford Edge — Rocky Outcrop loop from Bamford

01:33

4.36km

250m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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282 m

Steep Ascent to Bamford Edge

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excellent route little boggy in places

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444 m

Bamford Clough

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Bamford Clough, reputedly one of, if not the steepest tarmac road in the UK.

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562 m

View of Thornhill

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1.61 km

Bamford Edge — Rocky Outcrop

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If you choose a day with wind or slight rain you could have the moors and views of Ladybower to yourself.

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2.04 km

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Bamford Edge

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Bamford Edge consists of a set of rocks protruding from a towering hilltop in the Peak District National Park. The views from here are incomparable, feel ontop of the world …

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2.80 km

Bamford's Lone Rock

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3.49 km

View of the Hills

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3.51 km

View of Win Hill from Bamford Clough

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View of Win Hill from the top of Bamford Clough which is supposed to be the steepest tarmaced path/Road in the country, walked up and down it and neither is …

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4.36 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.64 km

1.36 km

360 m

Surfaces

2.58 km

1.61 km