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
Classic. Start up Brown's Crack, then follow the ramp left and tackle the crack that splits the bulge. Well protected but quite taxing. It may be the best VS on the crag, who knows? © Rockfax
FA. Brian Evans 1958.
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MNA123 | 4 Aug, 2005 |
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βeta: Found this quite easy actually, loads of gear and just layback the top crack, great route though, but no more then 4c. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Found this quite easy actually, loads of gear and just layback the top crack, great route though, but no more then 4c. |
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Lizard | 11 Jul, 2005 |
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βeta: A great little route with a nicely positioned crux that's steep but very well protected and with excellent holds. I thought only 4c but definitely 3 stars. | βeta? | |
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βeta: A great little route with a nicely positioned crux that's steep but very well protected and with excellent holds. I thought only 4c but definitely 3 stars. |
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Si dH | 31 Oct, 2004 |
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βeta: yer id probably go for 5a, but well protected and a one move wonder so middling VS id say. lovely route. | βeta? | |
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βeta: yer id probably go for 5a, but well protected and a one move wonder so middling VS id say. lovely route. |
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shaun walby | 7 Dec, 2003 |
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βeta: One of the best VS ive done, easy going lower down then comes the bulge, easily protected but requires a bold approach...dont forget to take in the view across ladybower...joy | βeta? | |
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βeta: One of the best VS ive done, easy going lower down then comes the bulge, easily protected but requires a bold approach...dont forget to take in the view across ladybower...joy |
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Nick Smith - Climbers | 29 Mar, 2003 |
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βeta: The final steep crack can be desperate without the 'right' approach! | βeta? | |
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βeta: The final steep crack can be desperate without the 'right' approach! |
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Grade: VS 4b ***
(Curbar Edge)