Sunset views from Bamford Edge

Walks, England, Derbyshire, High Peak
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Sunset views from Bamford Edge

Bamford, Derbyshire

by sarahloves

  • 2hr 30m / 4km
  • 182

Head up Bamford Edge for incredible views of Ladybower Reservoir and the Hope Valley.

  • Public toilets
  • Picnic spot
  • Hilly & steep
  • Great views
  • Dog friendly
  • Parking

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  1. Start at Heatherdene car park, which is close to The Yorkshire Bridge Pub by Ladybower reservoir. There are some toilets in the car park.

    Step 1: Start at Heatherdene car park, which is close to The Yorkshire Bridge Pub by Ladybower reservoir. There are some toilets in the car park.

  2. Head on through the car park to get to the footpath. The reservoir will be on your right.

    Step 2: Head on through the car park to get to the footpath. The reservoir will be on your right.

  3. Follow the footpath. There are some picnic tables here.

    Step 3: Follow the footpath. There are some picnic tables here.

  4. Step 4:

  5. You can see Ladybower Dam through a clearing here. Turn left where the path forks.

    Step 5: You can see Ladybower Dam through a clearing here. Turn left where the path forks.

  6. Carry on along the path and head into the woods.

    Step 6: Carry on along the path and head into the woods.

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