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Ladybower Reservoir – Derwent Dam East Tower loop from Ladybower Reservoir

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Ladybower Reservoir – Derwent Dam East Tower loop from Ladybower Reservoir

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Ladybower Reservoir – Derwent Dam East Tower loop from Ladybower Reservoir

01:16

17.9km

170m

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: April 18, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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33 m

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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2.03 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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3.85 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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5.68 km

Derwent Dam East Tower

Highlight • Monument

Quiet place at the foot of the dam. Here you can rest on a couch and have something to drink or eat (if you brought it with you).

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8.59 km

View of Derwent Dam

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful view across top dam and down valley

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12.4 km

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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12.7 km

Upper Derwent Visitor Centre and Café

Highlight • Rest Area

This place is open every day, all year round. We stopped for an ice lolly on a beautiful sunny day and admired the reservoir and ducks.

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12.8 km

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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17.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.89 km

5.34 km

2.67 km

691 m

355 m

Surfaces

6.17 km

4.70 km

3.83 km

3.24 km

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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