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Bamford

Ladybower Reservoir – Howden Dam loop from Bamford

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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
High Peak
Bamford

Ladybower Reservoir – Howden Dam loop from Bamford

Hard

5

riders

Ladybower Reservoir – Howden Dam loop from Bamford

04:00

57.5km

1,020m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.5 km for 77 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.42 km

Ladybower Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Ladybower is a large reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley. The lake is surrounded by rugged upland, rolling farmland and majestic woodland, making it a wonderful place for myriad walks. …

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7.60 km

Lee Wood

Forest

3

10.1 km

View of Derwent Dam and Memorial

Highlight • Lake

enjoy it slowly.

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4

10.2 km

Derwent Reservoir and Dam

Highlight • Lake

Beautifully situated reservoir with two barrages and architecturally impressive dams. A path (for pedestrians and bikes) cycle path leads around the lake.

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11.3 km

Derwent Reservoir

Lake

6

13.4 km

Howden Dam

Highlight • Monument

Fantastic structure, never fails to impress me everytime I visit ladybower.

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7

15.2 km

Westend River crossing at Ladybower Reservoir

Highlight • Bridge

Here, the quiet single carriageway tarmac road that runs along the western edge of Ladybower Reservoir crosses from one side of the valley to the other, passing over where the …

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16.6 km

Howden Reservoir

Lake

9

29.9 km

The Strines Road (North to South)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful tarmac, gruelling hills. Some say it's easier North to South, whilst others prefer the grueling gradient of Deliverance... Whichever way you go, you've still got a long ride home. …

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10

47.2 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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11

51.1 km

Ladybower Reservoir — Gravel Cycle Path

Highlight • Trail

Along the eastern edge of Ladybower Reservoir, the track is gravel rather than a single lane road as is found on the opposite side. It's fairly flat with only gentle …

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B

57.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.8 km

18.1 km

4.25 km

1.71 km

1.34 km

1.23 km

148 m

Surfaces

31.1 km

14.0 km

8.63 km

2.51 km

676 m

648 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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30 %

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