Derwent Dam – Derwent Dam loop from Derwent Reservoir

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Derwent Dam – Derwent Dam loop from Derwent Reservoir

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Derwent Dam – Derwent Dam loop from Derwent Reservoir

01:42

6.29km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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163 m

Upper Derwent Visitor Centre and Café

Highlight • Rest Area

This place is open every day, all year round. We stopped for an ice lolly on a beautiful sunny day and admired the reservoir and ducks.

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672 m

Derwent Dam

Highlight • Monument

This magnificent dam (built in 1902) is set amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Upper Derwent Valley. Surrounded by majestic moorland, peaceful forests, rolling farmland and rugged hills, there are …

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968 m

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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1.38 km

View of Derwent Dam and Memorial

Highlight • Lake

enjoy it slowly.

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3.34 km

Tin Town Trail and Model

Highlight • Historical Site

A map and layout of the Tin Town, built for the 1000 or so navvy workers and their families who built the reservoirs. There is a trail here through the …

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4.07 km

Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Very popular with cyclists

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4.15 km

View of Derwent Dam

Highlight • Lake

Lovely view down over towards the dam wall, the colours of the trees in autumn is spectacular.

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6.19 km

Start of the Red, Black and Green forest walking trails – Derwent Valley, Peak District

Highlight • Viewpoint

Waymarked, colour-coded walking trails through the forest, Red=1.5km, Black=3km, Green=4.5km. All three trails enter the woods here, alternative to walking around the reservoir. Suitable all year round.

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