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Bamford Edge — Rocky Outcrop – Ladybower Reservoir loop from Ashopton

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Bamford Edge — Rocky Outcrop – Ladybower Reservoir loop from Ashopton

Moderate

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Bamford Edge — Rocky Outcrop – Ladybower Reservoir loop from Ashopton

03:25

11.2km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 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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1.87 km

Bamford Moor

Highlight • Natural

Bamford Moor is an area of high moorland west of Ladybower and Bamford and east of Stanage. The high point is about 425m and it features some stone circles and …

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3.54 km

Ladybower Reservoir Plug Holes

Highlight • Structure

Used to walk up the tunnel of the overflow as a lad,please don’t follow my lead

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4.07 km

Twisted Trees Woodland

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Such an amazing and old woodland. All the trees are surrounded by rocks and everything is covered in green moss. The trail weaves nicely through them leading to a thick …

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4.43 km

View of the Ladybower and Derwent Reservoirs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Outstanding views all round

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4.97 km

View of Ladybower Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Alternative trail, narrower & lower than the main track, nearer to the edge for a more spicy walk!

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5.57 km

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Bamford Edge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6.00 km

Bamford Edge — Rocky Outcrop

Highlight • Viewpoint

Far end of Bamford Edge where it's possible to circle around the big rocks whilst taking in the magnificent views across the valley. This part is often overlooked as there's no view of the Dams.

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8.41 km

Ladybower Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Ladybower is a large reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley. The lake is surrounded by rugged upland, rolling farmland and majestic woodland, making it a wonderful place for myriad walks. …

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9.76 km

Priddock Wood

Forest

11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.14 km

3.19 km

1.64 km

201 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.28 km

3.24 km

1.16 km

918 m

624 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Monday 15 June

19°C

11°C

27 %

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Bamford Edge — Rocky Outcrop – Ladybower Reservoir loop from Ashopton

Bamford Moor

Ladybower Reservoir Plug Holes

Twisted Trees Woodland

View of the Ladybower and Derwent Reservoirs

View of Ladybower Reservoir

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Bamford Edge

Bamford Edge — Rocky Outcrop

Ladybower Reservoir

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