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
The delicate slabby arete, or the face just left, leads to a ledge. Access the flake and a dramatic finish that will find you swinging by the gargoyles. Variations are inferior. Photographed a thousand times, almost aways from the cliff top to the right with the reservoir in the background. © Rockfax
FA. Pete Hatton 1963.
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John Murray | 7 May |
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βeta: Chatted to climbing Coach from Kent and am trying to find his tel number | βeta? | |
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βeta: Chatted to climbing Coach from Kent and am trying to find his tel number |
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RichardN | 10 Apr, 2022 |
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βeta: Woudn't be surprised if the small black block/flake falls near bottom falls off fairly soon. It will be quite a different proposition then I expect! | βeta? | |
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βeta: Woudn't be surprised if the small black block/flake falls near bottom falls off fairly soon. It will be quite a different proposition then I expect! |
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Paul Tomo | 24 Jul, 2007 |
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βeta: I did this climb in very strong wind, i didn't like the block low down but found the rest of the climb excellent. | βeta? | |
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βeta: I did this climb in very strong wind, i didn't like the block low down but found the rest of the climb excellent. |
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nick w | 18 Jun, 2007 |
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βeta: great postion on the gargoyle ,run it out for full effect ! | βeta? | |
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βeta: great postion on the gargoyle ,run it out for full effect ! |
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Chris the Tall | 13 May, 2005 |
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βeta: Superb fun. A bit awkward low down, but soon the massive holds just keep on coming | βeta? | |
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βeta: Superb fun. A bit awkward low down, but soon the massive holds just keep on coming |
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shaun walby | 28 Mar, 2005 |
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βeta: Totally enjoyable climbing with an excellent layback in the middle...just comes to end all too quickly. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Totally enjoyable climbing with an excellent layback in the middle...just comes to end all too quickly. |
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Si dH | 31 Oct, 2004 |
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βeta: the arete is a bit sparse protection-wise but not bad climbing. getting established on the flake is definiteyl the crux and feels quite committing | ||
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βeta: the arete is a bit sparse protection-wise but not bad climbing. getting established on the flake is definiteyl the crux and feels quite committing |
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Grade: VS 4b ***
(Kinder Northern Edges)