Derwent Dam – Derwent Dam East Tower loop from Derwent Reservoir

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Derwent Dam – Derwent Dam East Tower loop from Derwent Reservoir

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Derwent Dam – Derwent Dam East Tower loop from Derwent Reservoir

01:45

5.66km

200m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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64 m

Derwent Cycle Hire Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The Derwent bike hire centre is situated in Derwent Valley and can be accessed from the A57.

Cycle beside the historic Derwent and Ladybower reservoirs through beautiful woodland.

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106 m

Upper Derwent Visitor Centre and Café

Highlight • Rest Area

This place is open every day, all year round. We stopped for an ice lolly on a beautiful sunny day and admired the reservoir and ducks.

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615 m

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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795 m

Derwent Dam East Tower

Highlight • Monument

Quiet place at the foot of the dam. Here you can rest on a couch and have something to drink or eat (if you brought it with you).

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1.88 km

Walker's Clough

Highlight • Natural

A steep climb up to the moors above Derwent and Howden Reservoirs with spectacular views back down over the reservoirs.

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2.71 km

View of Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Come when the clouds are low for an atmospheric scene.

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3.72 km

Pike Low Bowl Barrow

Highlight • Natural Monument

Also known as Pike Low Bowl Barrow, a Bowl Barrow being an ancient burial mound. Lower than the surrounding Tors, Pike Low has a flat top from where there are good views of both Derwent Reservoir and Ladybower Reservoir.

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5.35 km

Derwent Dam

Highlight • Structure

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 …

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