Bamford
in Derbyshire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.348 and -1.689 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 20' 53" and W -1° 41' 21"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:54 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:44 am and 4:01 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

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Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Bamford

Bamford in Derbyshire (England) with it's 859 citizens is a town in United Kingdom about 143 mi (or 230 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Bamford is now 06:54 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports near Bamford, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Manchester Woodford Airport in a distance of 19 mi (or 31 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City in a distance of 28 mi (or 46 km), East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Bradfield, Penistone, Wortley, Sheffield and Stainborough. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 2°C / 35 °F

Morning Temperature -0°C / 31 °F
Evening Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 80%
Air Pressure 1000 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 76% of sky
General Conditions Light snow

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

4°C (38 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Rain and snow, fresh breeze, scattered clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

4°C (40 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Rain and snow, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

14°C (57 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, high wind, near gale, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Millstone Country Inn

Address
2,7 mi
Sheffield Road
S32 1DA Hathersage
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


George Hotel Hathersage

Address
1,8 mi
HATHERSAGE
S32 1BB Hathersage
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


George

Address
1,9 mi
Main Road
S32 1BB Hathersage,Hope Valley
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Ladybower Reservoir, Hope Valley, Derbyshire

Published: September 23, 2011
Length: 41:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BrownieMacBear

The Ladybower Reservoir was officially opened in 1945 by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Consort. In order to build the reservoir it was necessary to demolish two villages ~ Ashopton ...


Hope Car Show 2012

Published: June 19, 2012
Length: 32:49 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: flaxen

Hope Valley Car show MAD MONDAY 8 June 2012 AUDI, BMW, Porsche, Jaguar, TVR, Lotus, Ford, VW Hillman, triumph, suzuki,Ferrari 599, Mercedes SLR.


Peak District - Win Hill & Hope Cross in the Snow

Published: March 26, 2013
Length: 32:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dean Read

A walk starting at the Yorkshire Bridge Inn at Ladybower in the Peak District.I head up to the top of a windswept Win Hill and then through the snow drifts to Hope Cross. I then forge may way...


Peak District Country Walk Ladybower Reservoir to Win Hill round

Published: May 29, 2014
Length: 30:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: thetaxidriverj

Our video is a guided walk in the Peak District at Ladybower Reservoir where the Dam Busters, 671 Squadron, of World War II practiced their flying and bomb aiming techniques. From Ladybower...


Peak District Country Walk Ladybower Reservoir to Whinstone Lee Tor and its abundant wildlife roun

Published: June 05, 2014
Length: 59:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: thetaxidriverj

Our video is a guided walk in the Peak District at Ladybower Reservoir where the Dam Busters practiced their low flying and bombing techniques before attacking and destroying the dams in West...


Monkey Bikes at Hardhurst Farm Camp Site near Hope in the Peak District

Published: July 19, 2013
Length: 46:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WiltshireByways

No two bikes are ever the same! 14.07.13.


Bamford Edge in the Peak District

Published: September 09, 2010
Length: 37:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Stephen Elliott

A photographic journey along Bamford Edge in the Peak District by Landscape Photographer Stephen Elliott Website: www.stephenelliottphotography.co.uk.


Derwent Dams Part 2

Published: November 26, 2014
Length: 37:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: blusnapper

This is the second in a series of FPV quadcopter flights above the Derwent Dams in Derbyshire, famous for their association with the Dam Busters. Here we fly over the Ladybower Reservoir,...


Ladybower Overflow

Published: November 28, 2010
Length: 27:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jimyjames73

This is where (when the Lake is Full) the water gushes down!!!


River Derwent at Bamford Mill (16:9)

Published: June 28, 2007
Length: 15:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Danny Monaghan

Filmed the morning after the Sheffield floods. Ladybower reservoir is a mile up stream, and 24 hours earlier the water level there was about 10 feet below overflow. The stepping stones at the...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Ladybower Reservoir

Ladybower Reservoir is a large Y-shaped reservoir, the lowest of three in the Upper Derwent Valley in Derbyshire, England. The River Ashop flows into the reservoir from the west; the River Derwent flows south, initially through Howden Reservoir, then Derwent Reservoir, and finally through Ladybower Reservoir. The area is now a popular tourist location, with the Fairholmes visitors' centre located at the northern tip of Ladybower.

Located at 53.3833, -1.71667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Reservoirs of the Peak District

Hope (Derbyshire) railway station

Hope railway station serves the villages of Hope and Brough in the Derbyshire Peak District of England. The station lies between the two villages, around 1 km east of Hope, and also serves Bradwell and Castleton, the latter being a notable tourist spot, famous for its caverns and the gemstone called Blue John. It was opened in 1894 on the Midland Railway's Dore and Chinley line (now known as the Hope Valley Line). The station was renamed from Hope Village to Hope on 6 May 1974.

Located at 53.346, -1.729 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Derbyshire, Former Midland Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1894, Railway stations served by East Midlands Trains, Railway stations served by Northern Rail, DfT Category F2 stations

Win Hill

Win Hill lies north west of Bamford in the Derbyshire Peak District of England. At 462 m, it is almost surrounded by the River Derwent to the east, River Noe to the south west and Ladybower Reservoir to the north, but a ridge running north west links it to Kinder Scout.

Located at 53.3615, -1.72198 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains and hills of the Peak District, Mountains and hills of Derbyshire

Hathersage railway station

Hathersage railway station serves the village of Hathersage in the Derbyshire Peak District, in England. It was opened in 1894 on the Midland Railway's Dore and Chinley line. The original buildings were of timber and have disappeared with the platforms being rebuilt in masonry. The villagers' initial reaction to proposals to build the railway may have been unenthusiastic.

Located at 53.326, -1.651 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Derbyshire, Former Midland Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1894, Railway stations served by East Midlands Trains, Railway stations served by Northern Rail, DfT Category F2 stations

Crook Hill

Crook Hill is a small hill in the Peak District National Park in the English county of Derbyshire, 5 kilometres northeast of Castleton.

Located at 53.3782, -1.7258 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains and hills of the Peak District, Mountains and hills of Derbyshire

Bamford Edge

Bamford Edge is an overhang of gritstone rock that sticks out north of the village of Bamford, Hope Valley, in the English county of Derbyshire. The first ascent of "Smoked Salmon", which is graded as E8 7b was made by British climber Johnny Dawes. Bamford Edge has numerous trails across it and, on a clear day, provides views of almost all of the Hope Valley. Some trails come out at New Road opposite the Yorkshire Bridge public house.

Located at 53.3615, -1.69192 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains and hills of Derbyshire, Visitor attractions in Derbyshire

Moscar Cross

Moscar Cross is an area and guide stoop stone in the Peak District on the border between Derbyshire and Sheffield, England. Moscar moor is located south of the cross, and contains a stone circle, Hordron Edge stone circle, approximately 15 to 16 m (to ft) diameter, with eleven stones between 45 cm an 95 cm high extant upright.. {{#invoke: Gallery | gallery}}

Located at 53.391, -1.653 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Peak District, Sheffield, Borders of the United Kingdom


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Bamford