| Coordinates: | 53.351, -1.691 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 20 83 |
| Population: | 859 |
| Dialling code: | 01433 (Hathersage) |
Bamford is a compact village and civil parish in the High Peak district of Derbyshire, England, sitting on the northern fringe of the Peak District where the River Derwent flows and close to the sweeping waters of Ladybower Reservoir. Its station on the Hope Valley Line and easy access to gritstone edges such as Bamford Edge make it a popular base for walkers, climbers and visitors enjoying the surrounding moorland and reservoirs.
Historically rooted in farming with nearby lead-mining activity, the village expanded with the arrival of the railway and the mid-20th-century reservoir projects that reshaped local landscapes. Today the local economy blends tourism, outdoor recreation and agriculture, while a small but active community life centres on village amenities, pubs and halls that cater for both residents and the steady flow of day-trippers.
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