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Derwent Edge Bridleway – Derwent Dam loop from Derwent

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Derwent Edge Bridleway – Derwent Dam loop from Derwent

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94

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Derwent Edge Bridleway – Derwent Dam loop from Derwent

01:29

19.1km

300m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.61 km for 98 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

4.62 km

Remains of the Flooded Village at Ladybower Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A village was flooded in 1940 in order to create the reservoir and residents forced to move. When the water levels are low, the building remains can be seen

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2

5.04 km

Descent to Ladybower Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Rutty mud at the top, flagstones at the bottom. An excellent descent!

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3

6.31 km

Derwent Edge Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

A technical and testing bridleway between the top of Derwent Edge and Ladybower Reservoir. It's pretty rocky and can be wet, with slippy or peaty mud in-between! If you're on …

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10.5 km

Ladybower Wood

Forest

5

12.6 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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6

16.2 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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7

16.6 km

Fairholmes Visitor Centre

Highlight • Trail

Ideal starting point for various walks. You have to be early to park your car there. You can buy drinks and food without using the toilet.

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B

19.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.49 km

7.88 km

1.20 km

758 m

441 m

319 m

Surfaces

5.72 km

5.27 km

4.42 km

3.38 km

283 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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