Highlight • Structure
Derwent Dam
Hiking
5.0
(258)
Cycling
5.0
(12)
Mountain biking
3.8
(6)
Gravel riding
5.0
(4)
Running
5.0
(1)
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Tips
July 21, 2025
Cycling
The dam is famously linked to WWII history; RAF’s 617 Squadron, the “Dambusters”, trained here using “bouncing bombs”.
August 29, 2024
Hiking
November 9, 2024
Hiking
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Derwent Dam
4.8
(155)
1,877
hikers
12.1km
03:14
140m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.9
(128)
1,312
hikers
16.6km
04:28
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(87)
496
hikers
15.3km
04:26
360m
360m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Details
Informations
Elevation 220 m
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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h
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Location: Derwent, High Peak, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom