Damflask Reservoir – Ladybower Reservoir loop from Dore and Totley

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Damflask Reservoir – Ladybower Reservoir loop from Dore and Totley

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Damflask Reservoir – Ladybower Reservoir loop from Dore and Totley

06:23

98.0km

2,610m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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After 17.3 km for 568 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.74 km

Ecclesall Woods

Forest

13.1 km

Spout Lane

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Spout Lane is just shy of a kilometre long at 0.92km. The average gradient is 10.3% and its steepest at the bottom so get that out of the way and it does get shallower.

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24.7 km

SRWT Carr House Meadows

Nature Reserve

34.8 km

Rookery Wood

Forest

61.0 km

Damflask Reservoir

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A great place for cycling. Quiet roads with a good surface. Some gruelling hills in the area.

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73.2 km

Ladybower is a large reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley. The lake is surrounded by rugged upland, rolling farmland and majestic woodland, making it a wonderful place for myriad walks. When you climb above the reservoir, breathtaking views over the water await. The reservoir was built between 1935 and 1943. It was officially opened by King George VI in September 1945.

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74.4 km

New Road Climb to Stanage Edge

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Another of my real favourites – this lovely quiet climb takes you from the main road at Bamford up under the shadow of Bamford Edge.

Back towards where you have come from there are fine views of Win Hill and Ladybower Reservoir but up ahead as you continue to climb the view of Stanage Edge teases you before finally revealing itself in its full might.

Whatever the weather this really is a stunning road to ride in either direction.

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78.1 km

View of Hope Valley from Coggers Lane

Highlight • Climb

Great drop to Hathersage after ride from Ringinglow and under Stanage Edge

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84.6 km

Burbage Moor Hill Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great road up to the top of Burbage and Stanage. Amazing views over the hope valley and up to Stanage edge. It's also a reliably brilliant spot for a sunset watching.

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85.1 km