Bamford is a region in the heart of the Peak District National Park, characterized by its dramatic gritstone edges, expansive moorlands, and scenic reservoirs. The terrain in Bamford offers a diverse landscape, ranging from challenging ascents to more gentle routes around water bodies. This varied geography makes Bamford a prominent destination for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
Bamford provides a wide array of outdoor activities, with more than…
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4.8
(358)
2,824
hikers
13.0km
03:23
90m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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949
hikers
10.0km
02:58
260m
260m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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658
hikers
12.4km
03:34
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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256
hikers
21.3km
06:34
740m
740m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
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1,226
riders
27.0km
02:01
360m
360m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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225
riders
27.9km
02:01
530m
530m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

43
riders
79.7km
05:49
1,570m
1,580m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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98
riders
49.6km
03:28
870m
870m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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495
riders
42.3km
03:25
480m
480m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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40.1km
03:25
820m
820m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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16
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
riders
40.5km
03:13
790m
790m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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5.0
(5)
684
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

142
runners
23.8km
02:45
440m
440m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

4.0
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69
runners
28.9km
03:22
550m
550m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

44
runners
13.1km
02:06
840m
840m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(20)
174
riders
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.8
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579
riders
34.1km
03:06
820m
820m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.6
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128
riders
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.5
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96
riders
35.3km
03:06
760m
760m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.0
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180
riders
94.4km
05:05
1,750m
1,750m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
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154
riders
47.5km
02:24
640m
640m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
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43
riders
42.5km
02:33
810m
810m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

111
riders
100km
05:17
1,670m
1,670m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4
hikers
10.8km
03:05
240m
240m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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3
hikers
17.9km
05:27
550m
560m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4
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8.60km
02:53
380m
380m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

3
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Bamford offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region has more than 240 routes available across these sports.
Popular hiking areas in Bamford include routes around Ladybower Reservoir, ascents to Bamford Edge, and trails leading to Win Hill. These locations offer diverse terrain and scenic views across the Hope Valley and Peak District.
Yes, Bamford features easy hiking routes suitable for less strenuous outings. Komoot provides a specific guide for Easy hikes around Bamford, which includes options around the reservoirs.
Bamford offers family-friendly walks, particularly around the reservoirs and on less challenging paths. The region's highlight categories include options suitable for families, ensuring accessible outdoor experiences.
Bamford provides routes for Mountain biking, Road cycling, and Touring cycling. Guides are available for MTB Trails around Bamford, Road Cycling Routes around Bamford, and Cycling around Bamford.
Key natural features and landmarks include Bamford Edge, known for panoramic views, and Ladybower Reservoir, offering scenic routes. Win Hill and Mam Tor are also prominent hills providing extensive vistas of the Peak District.
Bamford is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 51,000 visitors having explored its routes. The region's routes have an average rating of 4.64 out of 5 stars from over 6,000 ratings.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Bamford, covering various sports. These include Hiking around Bamford, MTB Trails around Bamford, and Road Cycling Routes around Bamford.
A typical circular walk around Ladybower Reservoir from Bamford can range from 8 to 10 miles (13 to 16 kilometers). These routes generally follow well-maintained paths suitable for various activity levels.
Many trails in the Bamford area are dog-friendly, particularly those around Ladybower Reservoir and on public footpaths. Dogs should be kept under control, especially near livestock, and waste should be properly disposed of.
Parking is available in and around Bamford village, as well as at various points near popular trailheads such as those around Ladybower Reservoir. Specific parking details often accompany individual route descriptions.
The official website for Bamford, a lifestyle brand, is bamford.com. For regional tourism information, visitors typically refer to Peak District National Park resources.

