Route Description

Combining the gritstone drama of Stanage Edge, the open moorland of Derwent Edge and magnificent views over Ladybower and the Hope Valley, this is an outstanding circular walk showcasing some of the finest scenery in the Dark Peak.

This Bamford, Stanage Edge and Derwent Edge circular walk by Sheffield Walkers is a superb 12-mile Dark Peak adventure combining two celebrated gritstone escarpments with expansive views across the Hope Valley, Ladybower Reservoir and the surrounding Peak District moors. Starting in Bamford, the route climbs steadily from the village towards Stanage Edge, gaining increasingly impressive views as it reaches the open high ground.

The walk then follows the dramatic gritstone crest of Stanage Edge, one of the Peak District’s most distinctive natural landmarks. Weathered tors, rocky outcrops and the remains of the area’s historic quarrying industry accompany far-reaching views towards Kinder Scout, Win Hill and the hills surrounding the Hope Valley. The elevated path offers a strong sense of journey before leaving the edge and crossing the quieter moorland around Moscar.

A further climb reaches the southern section of Derwent Edge and Lead Hill, where outstanding views open across Ladybower Reservoir and the Upper Derwent Valley. This wild and exposed landscape provides another memorable stretch of high-level walking before the route descends towards the valley and returns through lower countryside, tracks and lanes to Bamford.

You are welcome to join us for a curry after the walk at the Curry Cabin in Hope. Use comments below to confirm if you’d like to join us.