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Bamford Edge

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Bamford Edge is an overhang of gritstone rock that sticks out north of the village of Bamford, Hope Valley, in the English county of Derbyshire. The first ascent of "Smoked Salmon", which is graded as

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Typical visit
15 min–30 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Bamford Edge is an overhang of gritstone rock that sticks out north of the village of Bamford, Hope Valley, in the English county of Derbyshire. The first ascent of "Smoked Salmon", which is graded as E8 7b was made by British climber Johnny Dawes. Bamford Edge has numerous trails across it and, on a clear day, provides views of almost all of the Hope Valley. Some trails come out at New Road opposite the Yorkshire Bridge public house.

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Bamford Edge is an overhang of gritstone rock that sticks out north of the village of Bamford, Hope Valley, in the English county of Derbyshire. The first ascent of "Smoked Salmon", which is graded as E8 7b was made by British climber Johnny Dawes. Bamford Edge has numerous trails across it and, on a clear day, provides views of almost all of the Hope Valley. Some trails come out at New Road opposite the Yorkshire Bridge public house.

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Coordinates
53.3615, -1.6919
County
Derbyshire
District
High Peak
Parish
Bamford
Postcode
S33 0AE
Parliamentary constituency
High Peak
Official site
www.ukclimbing.com

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bamford Edge?
Bamford Edge is in Derbyshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S33 0AE), in the parish of Bamford.
Is Bamford Edge free to visit?
Yes, Bamford Edge is free to enter.
How do I get to Bamford Edge?
Drivers can navigate to postcode S33 0AE. It sits within the High Peak parliamentary constituency.