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. Howden Moor & Slippery Stones loop from Derwent Reservoir — Peak District National Park

21.6km

06:11

500m

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

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2. 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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3. Derwent Dam – Derwent Dam loop from Derwent Overlook Car Park

15.1km

04:00

150m

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

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Elevation 300 m

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Location: Bradfield, Sheffield, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Derwent and Howden Reservoirs Gravel Trail

Margery Hill Trig Point

High Stones Summit

View of Ladybower Reservoir

Howden Reservoir

Derwent Edge Rock Formations

Derwent Dam and Reservoir

Slippery Stones Swimming Spot at Ferndale Bridge

Hurkling Stones

Slippery Stone Cycle Route

View of Derwent Edge and Ladybower Reservoir

Ladybower Reservoir Gravel Cycle Path

Howden Reservoir

1. Howden Moor & Slippery Stones loop from Derwent Reservoir — Peak District National Park

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

3. Derwent Dam – Derwent Dam loop from Derwent Overlook Car Park

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