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Ladybower Wood Nature Reserve – View of Ladybower Reservoir loop from Ladybower Reservoir

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Ladybower Wood Nature Reserve – View of Ladybower Reservoir loop from Ladybower Reservoir

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4.5

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135

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Ladybower Wood Nature Reserve – View of Ladybower Reservoir loop from Ladybower Reservoir

01:41

5.59km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

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1.40 km

View of the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.45 km

Whinstone Lee Fields

Highlight • Natural

1.48 km

Signpost to Fairholmes, Cutthroat Bridge, and Astrotton

Highlight • Trail

1.49 km

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Whinstone Lee Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the top of the final climb, and beginning of the final descent down to the pub. Here you'll find an amazing view point, ideal location to stop and grab …

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2.50 km

Rugged Heather Path

Highlight • Trail

3.27 km

Cutthroat Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Plenty of Car Parking (including large lay-by just up the road) A57 Manchester Road, nice spot at the intersection of good walks

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4.41 km

Ladybower Wood Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Only 16 hectares in size, the Ladybower Wood Nature Reserve sits between Ladybower Reservoir and Derwent Edge and is one of Derbyshire's last remaining examples of semi-ancient upland woods.

The …

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4.72 km

Ladybower Wood

Forest

5.20 km

View of Ladybower Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

You need to head south from the Tor to see this view, but it's very difficult on a bike. Most people head East and go the long way round, not so steep but don't get to see this.

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5.59 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.49 km

1.26 km

818 m

Surfaces

3.33 km

1.46 km

789 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Saturday 11 July

23°C

12°C

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Ladybower Wood Nature Reserve – View of Ladybower Reservoir loop from Ladybower Reservoir

View of the Valley

Whinstone Lee Fields

Signpost to Fairholmes, Cutthroat Bridge, and Astrotton

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Whinstone Lee Tor

Rugged Heather Path

Cutthroat Bridge

Ladybower Wood Nature Reserve

View of Ladybower Reservoir

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