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Derwent Reservoir and Dam – Howden Dam loop from Derwent Reservoir

Road cycling routes

Derwent Reservoir and Dam – Howden Dam loop from Derwent Reservoir

Moderate

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Derwent Reservoir and Dam – Howden Dam loop from Derwent Reservoir

00:34

11.5km

140m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 601 m for 89 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

596 m

Tip the Dog Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Commemorative stone for Tip the dog who stayed with the body of his owner on the Howden Moors for fifteen weeks in the winter of 1953/54.

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2

608 m

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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3

2.73 km

Tin Town, Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Monument

Unusual find in the road around Derwent Water. Worth pausing for a while to learn a little about it and get a photo

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4

4.59 km

Howden Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

The route down the side of the reservoirs is open to cars through the week. Weekends and bank holidays no cars allowed.

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5

5.83 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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6

7.69 km

Howden Dam

Highlight • Monument

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

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7

9.82 km

Lakeside Path in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Lake

8

10.9 km

View of Derwent Dam and Memorial

Highlight • Lake

enjoy it slowly.

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B

11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

193 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

343 m

193 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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