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North East Derbyshire

Barbrook Reservoir

North East Derbyshire

Holmesfield

Barbrook Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Barbrook Reservoir

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Location: Holmesfield, North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Damian

June 24, 2022

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Now disused Victorian reservoir. Good spot for birdwatching.

Kevb

October 7, 2024

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Great spot for migrating birds. Sitting on the dam wall with a cuppa whiling the time away.

Walk The Walk 🌳

January 18, 2024

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Built in 1882 by the Chesterfield Union Water Works, Barbrook Reservoir (or Still as it was called then) held around 100 million gallons of water fed by the Totley Moss to supply the homes of the below valley. It was used for almost 100 years until decommissioning in the 1970s. It fell into disrepair and eventually was breached in 1999. The ‘dried’ reservoir bed is now a nature reserve and forms a peaceful oasis.

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White Edge – White Edge loop from Baslow and Bubnell CP

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White Edge – White Edge loop from Curbar

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Curbar Edge – Froggatt Edge loop from Grindleford

12.2km

03:18

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 330 m

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Sunday 30 August

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75 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Location: Holmesfield, North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Barbrook Reservoir

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White Edge – White Edge loop from Baslow and Bubnell CP

#2.

White Edge – White Edge loop from Curbar

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