Stanage Edge

Bamford Edge and Stanage Edge Walk

Inspiration / Bamford Edge and Stanage Edge Walk

One of the most recognisable scenes from the Peak District, Stanage Edge is a gritstone precipice that is favoured by walkers and rock climbers for its fantastic views of the surrounding area.

Gallery

Sunset over Bamford Edge

Win Hill from Bamford Edge

Stanage Edge in the Peak District National Park

Useful Information

Start point

Dennis Knoll Car Park, Hope Valley, S32 1BQ

End point

Dennis Knoll Car Park, Hope Valley, S32 1BQ

Wheelchair Accessible

No

Terrain type

River, Mountain

Walk time

2h 34m

Distance

5.4 miles

Shape

Circular

Route Difficulty

Moderate

The Walk
Directions
Weather
Facilities

The Bamford Edge and Stanage Edge walk can be found in the beautiful Peak District. An ideal route for families at any time of the year and offering well-maintained paths means that it’s accessible to a wide range of abilities.

Discover enchanting flora and fauna accompanied by even more impressive views over the surrounding moors, the Hope Valley, and Ladybower Reservoir.

Taking you along the edge of the two rugged escarpments of Stanage Edge and Bamford Edge, this walk is definitely one for the bucket list.

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  • Child friendly
  • Hiking
  • Mountain biking
  • Running
  • Bird watching

Directions

  1. Start at the Dennis Knoll Car Park before heading left and continuing to the southwest along the Long Causeway.
  2. Keep to the right until you reach a small gate next to a layby on your right.
  3. Once through the gate, keep left before arriving at a fork in the path. Take the fork to the right and ascend towards Bamford Edge.
  4. Follow the path left for a short while before turning left at the junction leading you around Great Tor and bringing you closer to the edge.
  5. Take the next junction right and then take the next right at the fork in the path.
  6. Continue straight, observing Ladybower Reservoir to your left.
  7. Keep left at the next fork and follow the path leading you over a stream and then towards the Rivelin Tunnel Sighting Towers.
  8. Continue down the hill and over Jarvis Clough. At the junction take the right path, followed by a second right.
  9. At the fork, bear left and venture uphill to reach Stanage Edge.
  10. Follow the path to the right for 0.8 miles, to eventually reach the highest point known as High Neb.
  11. Take the trail to the right, following it south for half a mile, crossing over a stile, and re-joining Long Causeway.
  12. Follow the road right to bring you back to the car park where you started.

Weather

Bamford WEATHER
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