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Howden Reservoir – Slippery Stones Bridge loop from Howden Reservoir

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Howden Reservoir – Slippery Stones Bridge loop from Howden Reservoir

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Howden Reservoir – Slippery Stones Bridge loop from Howden Reservoir

01:32

12.9km

280m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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177 m

Howden Reservoir

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Howden Reservoir was completed in 1912. It's the highest of the three Derwent Reservoirs. The River Derwent flows into the northern arm and the River Westend flows into the western …

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329 m

Slippery Stones Packhorse Bridge and River Derwent Trail

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Stunning little trail running along the Derwent Valley to a quaint stone bridge. Very popular with cyclists, picnicers and walkers. Very busy area, if it is a sunny day get there early. Closed to traffic on weekends and bank holidays.

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1.49 km

View of River Derwent from the Stone Bridge

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nice area for a little pit stop and sit down, overlooking the lake. regardless of the way you arrived you will have gone down a lovely hill so prepare yourself to go up another.

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1.65 km

Slippery Stones Bridge

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This is a wonderful place to wild swim. A path brings you to a group of stones that emerge from the young Derwent River to create small waterfalls and a …

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3.34 km

River Derwent

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Easily accessed by bike

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10.9 km

Westend River crossing at Ladybower Reservoir

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Here, the quiet single carriageway tarmac road that runs along the western edge of Ladybower Reservoir crosses from one side of the valley to the other, passing over where the …

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12.3 km

Howden Reservoir

Lake

12.9 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.57 km

4.45 km

2.20 km

1.67 km

Surfaces

8.91 km

2.20 km

1.60 km

136 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Monday 1 June

16°C

11°C

67 %

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Howden Reservoir – Slippery Stones Bridge loop from Howden Reservoir

Howden Reservoir

Slippery Stones Packhorse Bridge and River Derwent Trail

View of River Derwent from the Stone Bridge

Slippery Stones Bridge

River Derwent

Westend River crossing at Ladybower Reservoir

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