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Derwent Dam

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Derwent Dam

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Peak District National Park

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    1. Derwent Dam and Reservoir – Derwent Dam East Tower loop from Edale

    16.9km

    01:15

    190m

    200m

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    July 21, 2025

    Derwent Dam, is a stunning neo-Gothic construction that far transcends function alone. Built between 1902 and 1916, it is 340 m in length and 35 m high.

    The dam is famously linked to WWII history; RAF’s 617 Squadron, the “Dambusters”, trained here using “bouncing bombs”.

      May 21, 2025

      View from bottom of Derwent Dam

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        Location: Derwent, High Peak, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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