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 arm. After the Howden Dam the Derwent flows almost directly into the Derwent Reservoir and from there into the Ladybower Reservoir.
You can walk most of the way around the reservoir but you can't cross the Howden Dam so to create a circular walk you need to loop Derwent Reservoir as well.

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1. Ladybower, Derwent & Howden Reservoirs long loop — Peak District National Park

31.0km

08:38

570m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Margery Hill and High Stones Loop

12.0km

03:34

340m

Hike the moderate 7.5-mile Margery Hill and High Stones Loop in Peak District National Park, gaining 1106 feet over 3 hours and 33 minutes.

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3. Derwent Dam – Derwent Reservoir and Dam loop from Derwent Reservoir

16.6km

04:28

200m

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

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Location: Hope Woodlands, High Peak, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Howden Reservoir

1. Ladybower, Derwent & Howden Reservoirs long loop — Peak District National Park

2. Margery Hill and High Stones Loop

3. Derwent Dam – Derwent Reservoir and Dam loop from Derwent Reservoir

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