Derwent Reservoir and Dam – Howden Dam loop from Derwent Reservoir

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

00:37

12.7km

150m

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: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 601 m for 89 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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.

Tip by

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.

Tip by

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

Tip by

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.

Tip by

6.43 km

Howden Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

8.87 km

Howden Dam

Highlight • Monument

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

Tip by

11.0 km

Lakeside Path in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Lake

12.1 km

View of Derwent Dam and Memorial

Highlight • Lake

enjoy it slowly.

Tip by

12.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

234 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

447 m

234 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

12°C

4°C

98 %

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Derwent Reservoir and Dam – Howden Dam loop from Derwent Reservoir

Tip the Dog Memorial

Derwent Reservoir and Dam

Tin Town, Derwent Reservoir

Howden Reservoir

Howden Reservoir

Howden Dam

Lakeside Path in Peak District National Park

View of Derwent Dam and Memorial

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