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Bamford and Thornhill Recreation Ground

Plan your visit

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Public accessDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Robin
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféCampsiteParking· FreePlayground

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Jackdaw +67 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Family friendly

playground, café; Playing field

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Jackdaw +67 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Playgrounds

playground, café, parking

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Speckled Wood, Peacock, Small White +43 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Blackthorn, Rosebay Willowherb, Hawthorn +113 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 45 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Derwent Valley Heritage WayWalking route89 km
Named routeLength 89 kmRegional walking route
Crook Hill Circular (Ethel), High PeakWalking route11.5 km
Named routeLength 11.5 kmDuration 03:30Round tripLocal walking route
Views and Woodlands Walk at Longshaw, Longshaw EstateWalking route8.4 km

Panoramic views across the Peak District. This circular walk includes some short, steep sections as well as uneven ground and some muddy areas. Ensure you are wearing suitable footwear.

Named routeLength 8.4 kmDuration 03:30Round tripLocal walking route
Longshaw Woodland Explorer Walk, Longshaw EstateWalking route4.8 km

Reasonable terrain with some steep sections. https://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/assets/website/national/regions/peak-district-derbyshire/places/longshaw-burbage-and-the-eastern-moors/pdf/230208-longshaw-access-statement-feb-2024.pdf

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Sheffield Country WalkWalking route85 km
Named routeLength 85 kmRegional walking route
The Hollowpublic footpath · 46 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 46 mPath type: residential
The Hollowpublic footpath · 281 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 281 mSurface gravelPath type: service
Water Lanepublic footpath · 38 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 38 mSurface gravelPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Thornhill TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route454 m
Named routeRef 6Length 454 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route119 m
Named routeRef 6Length 119 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route252 m
Named routeRef 6Length 252 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route347 m
Named routeRef 6Length 347 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Thornhill Trailbridleway · 1.1 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.1 kmSurface gravelPath type: bridleway
Thornhill Trailbridleway · 54 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 54 mSurface gravelPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Valley hay meadow between Bamford and Thornhill

Valley hay meadow between Bamford and Thornhill

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