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Road directions
From the east, take the A6187 and turn right into Station Road. From the south, use the B6049 via Tideswell, then turn left onto the A6187, then as above. From the Manchester area, use the A57 via Glossop to Ladybower Reservoir, then the A6013 to Bamford. Shortly after passing Bamford station, turn right onto the A6187, then as above. From the west, access is difficult, the main road having been damaged by a landslip and not fully repaired. From Chapel En Le Frith, travel via a series of minor roads, some steep and winding, and it is best to use an Ordnance Survey map to assist navigation.
Parking
There is a car park at the station.
Public transport
By rail to the station, using local services from Manchester Piccadilly or Sheffield.
Amenities
None at the station. There are, however, public toilets, shops and refreshments in Hope Village, about ½ mile west of the station.
Photographic notes
From the westbound platform, the sun is best placed for eastbound trains until early afternoon. Shading by trees affects photos of westbound trains from this platform. From the eastbound platform, it can be preferable to have a brightish, but cloudy day.
