Please access Bamford only by the reccomended access path in the Burbage, Millstone and Beyond (2005) guide. This access point is beside a layby next to an obvious marked gate with a stile. Previous guides have mentioned an access point by an iron gate and an old ruin - please do NOT use this.
Bamford is included within a long term restriction for dogs on open access land (the restriction covers the whole of Moscar, Derwent and Hallam Moors). Dogs are still allowed on public rights of way, but not on the access land to the sides or on footpaths that are not designated as rights of way. Given that there are no rights of way that run under the crag, please do not take dogs climbing with you as this could damage the currently good relationship climbers enjoy with the landowner.
Access restrictions under CRoW sometimes apply, these vary each year - see signing at access points, or check the PDNP website for closure dates.
2023 published closure dates are: - August 29th - 31st; September 1st, 4th-8th, 11th - 15th, 18th - 22nd and 25th - 29th; October 2nd - 5th
These closures do not affect any public rights of way or concessionary paths which remain open.
Dates: 15 May to 13 June
Reason: Other
Ring ouzels nest on Stanage, Burbage and Bamford each year. The nest sites change quickly and frequently as ring ouzels often have several broods each year with different nest sites for each brood. On site signage will be up around any nest sites where climbing may impact on the birds and this is always up to date and accurate.
Rockfax Description
Climb the steep bulging wall on flexible flakes, then the delicate scoop above, moving up past a disappointing pocket. © Rockfax
FA. Gary Gibson 1981.
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moberg | 25 Jun, 2023 |
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βeta: I feel this should come with a 'bold' indicator. Moving from the first ledge to the ramp above is unprotected and may not feel easy or obvious enough to risk for people for whom E1 is their top grade, since the gear at foot-level would not stop you hitting the ground. | βeta? | |
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βeta: I feel this should come with a 'bold' indicator. Moving from the first ledge to the ramp above is unprotected and may not feel easy or obvious enough to risk for people for whom E1 is their top grade, since the gear at foot-level would not stop you hitting the ground. |
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Gary Gibson | 10 Nov, 2021 |
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βeta: This should. N’emmenes pas Harry, the stranglers ‘Don’t bring Harry, in French | βeta? | |
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βeta: This should. N’emmenes pas Harry, the stranglers ‘Don’t bring Harry, in French |
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Alan James - Rockfax | 4 Sep, 2021 |
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βeta: Pocket is disappointing but the feet are good. Rounded pulls rem ain though. Really nice moves. | ||
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βeta: Pocket is disappointing but the feet are good. Rounded pulls rem ain though. Really nice moves. |
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leon | 27 Jul, 2006 |
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βeta: i got the pocket with my right hand and went straight up. is that wrong? this new description (and looking at the old line) implies you need to pass the pocket on the right hand side | ||
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βeta: i got the pocket with my right hand and went straight up. is that wrong? this new description (and looking at the old line) implies you need to pass the pocket on the right hand side |
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Fiend | 22 Feb, 2006 |
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βeta: Very worthwhile and worth it's grade and stars. Start is steep and fun, finish is bold and fun. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Very worthwhile and worth it's grade and stars. Start is steep and fun, finish is bold and fun. |
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JMarkW | 6 Jun, 2005 |
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βeta: Did this on a warmish day, and found it steady until you need to get that pocket - its rubish. Stiff for 5b but might be different on a cold day. Good route though. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Did this on a warmish day, and found it steady until you need to get that pocket - its rubish. Stiff for 5b but might be different on a cold day. Good route though. |
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Grade: E1 5b ***
(Gardom's Edge)