The Top 20 Lakes in Derbyshire
Looking to visit the best lakes in Derbyshire? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Derbyshire’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: December 8, 2025
Ladybower Reservoir Overflow
Highlight • Viewpoint
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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Derwent Dam
Highlight • Monument
This magnificent dam (built in 1902) is set amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Upper Derwent Valley. Surrounded by majestic moorland, peaceful forests, rolling farmland and rugged hills, there are …
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Errwood Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
Errwood Reservoir is a drinking-water reservoir in the Peak District National Park, within the county of Derbyshire and very close to the boundary with Cheshire. The reservoir was the second …
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Deer Park at Calke Abbey
Highlight • Natural
The deer park in the grounds of Calke Abbey.
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Carsington Water
Highlight • Lake
If you are looking for an easier life cycle around the reservoir anticlockwise as this way you get the harder part out of the way in the first half of …
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Derwent Reservoir
Highlight • Cycleway
Sight of the dambusters practice missions. The routes around all three reservoirs are ideal for active families or the less fit/ambitious biker. stunning scenery. When you reach the very northern …
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Foolow Village
Highlight • Pub
A gorgeous little village, with a duck pond, ancient stone cross and a very lovely pub (The Bull's Head) which, if you time your journey right, makes for a great place to stop and refuel.
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Valehouse Reservoir
Highlight • Structure
Valehouse reservoir offers scenic views and good wide paths suitable for hiking and cycling. At the top you can look out over Rhodeswood reservoir and at the opposite end over …
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Bottoms Reservoir
Highlight • Structure
This is an easy circular walk around a pretty reservoir in the Peak District. There's a nice footpath running around the lake with fine views along the way.
The walk …
The walk …
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Torside Reservoir
Highlight • Structure
Torside Reservoir was constructed by John Frederick Bateman from 1849 to 1864 to supply water to Greater Manchester. The Trans Penine Trail runs around the reservoir taking the route of …
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