Bamford Edge — Rocky Outcrop – Ladybower Reservoir loop from Ashopton

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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

03:20

10.9km

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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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5.51 km

Bamford Edge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here is a great place to view Ladybower and the two viaducts

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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

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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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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9.39 km

Priddock Wood

Forest

10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.32 km

2.86 km

1.45 km

169 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.46 km

2.91 km

1.16 km

708 m

624 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

12°C

6°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

March 19, 2022,Yugen Explore Hiking Meet-up - BamFord Edge including the Enchanted Forest supported by komoot and SHAFF

A BELTING day celebrating hiking community Yugen Explorer's 5th birthday 🥳.

The route was varied and interesting and not too difficult if you have a little fitness. The initial climb up to Bamford Edge was long (ish) but not too steep and offered expansive views at the top as a reward.