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Ladybower Reservoir – Ladybower Reservoir Overflow loop from Derwent Reservoir

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Ladybower Reservoir – Ladybower Reservoir Overflow loop from Derwent Reservoir

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Ladybower Reservoir – Ladybower Reservoir Overflow loop from Derwent Reservoir

01:27

19.6km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.05 km for 381 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

191 m

Fairholmes Visitor Centre

Highlight • Trail

Ideal starting point for various walks. You have to be early to park your car there. You can buy drinks and food without using the toilet.

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2

785 m

Derwent Dam

Highlight • Structure

Derwent Dam, is a stunning neo-Gothic construction that far transcends function alone. Built between 1902 and 1916, it is 340 m in length and 35 m high.

The dam is …

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3

2.61 km

Remains of the Flooded Village at Ladybower Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A village was flooded in 1940 in order to create the reservoir and residents forced to move. When the water levels are low, the building remains can be seen

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4

4.43 km

Ladybower Reservoir — Gravel Cycle Path

Highlight • Trail

Along the eastern edge of Ladybower Reservoir, the track is gravel rather than a single lane road as is found on the opposite side. It's fairly flat with only gentle …

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5

6.43 km

Ladybower Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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. …

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6

7.44 km

Ladybower Reservoir Overflow

Highlight • Structure

The path along the top of Ladybower Dam affords a wonderful view of the reservoir nestling in the Upper Derwent Valley. You also get a close look at the reservoir …

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7

7.50 km

Western Shore Road, Ladybower Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A pretty easy way to end a bunch of rides round these parts. Brings you out nicely at the reservoir crossing to nip back to the Ladybower Inn for some much needed sustenance!

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14.4 km

Grimbocar Wood

Forest

B

19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.87 km

5.61 km

2.88 km

1.79 km

968 m

434 m

Surfaces

7.22 km

4.82 km

4.32 km

3.20 km

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Thursday 8 October

16°C

8°C

73 %

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