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View of Ladybower Reservoir – Bamford Edge — Rocky Outcrop loop from Hollow Meadows

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United Kingdom
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Hathersage

View of Ladybower Reservoir – Bamford Edge — Rocky Outcrop loop from Hollow Meadows

Moderate

4.5

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24

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View of Ladybower Reservoir – Bamford Edge — Rocky Outcrop loop from Hollow Meadows

04:13

14.6km

380m

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: April 18, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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1

4.01 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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2

4.15 km

Rivelin Tunnel Sighting Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of Ladybower from all angles, a picnic is a must in the summer

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3

4.42 km

View of Ladybower Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ladybower reservoir is an exceptionally enjoyable place to hike to - but it IS busy in the summer, as it has become a popular tourist and foreign student destination.

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4

4.88 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

5.41 km

Bamford Edge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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6

5.48 km

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Bamford Edge

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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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7

5.91 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

8.86 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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10.3 km

Ladybower Wood

Forest

B

14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.75 km

4.98 km

1.61 km

815 m

528 m

464 m

433 m

Surfaces

5.98 km

4.05 km

2.28 km

1.18 km

970 m

121 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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