Bronze Age Life and Death on Bamford Moor - Saturday 26 April

 

6 miles 

 

Discover the field systems, settlements, cairns and the stone circle that were at the centre of the life and death of Bronze Age farmers living on Bamford Moor from 2400 to 1000 BC. Walk up through an ancient oak forest up to Bamford Edge, take in the stunning views over Ladybower and Win Hill from the Edge and explore the Bronze Age remains on Bamford Moor including the less well-known but well-preserved stone circle on Hordron Edge. 

 

Event Grade: Moderate - moderate walks on ground with sometimes rough and uneven terrain and gradients. 

 

Event Terrain: Not pushchair nor wheelchair friendly. 

 

Start: 9:30am  Finish: 3:00pm

 

Meeting Point: Heatherdene Car Park. Off A6013 opposite Ladybower Reservoir.

 

Grid Reference: SK 203 860  Post Code: S33 0AQ  What3Words: incurs.friends.bookshelf 

 

Parking: Pay & Display. Toilets at the start of the walk. 

 

Near Bus Route: Yes. 257 Sheffield to Bakewell Bus stops here.  NB: Email customer.service@peakdistrict.gov.uk in advance if you plan to use this service and we will wait for the bus.

 

Near Rail Station: Yes. Bamford Station (2.3 miles) 

 

Dogs: Sorry, the moor owner has banned dogs. 

 

Cost: £10 per person aged 18 and above. Those under 18 who are good walkers can attend at no charge but still need to book a place.

 

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