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Derwent Dam – Ladybower Reservoir loop from Bamford

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Derwent Dam – Ladybower Reservoir loop from Bamford

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Derwent Dam – Ladybower Reservoir loop from Bamford

04:54

17.2km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.79 km

Ladybower Wood

Forest

2.26 km

View of Ladybower Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

You need to head south from the Tor to see this view, but it's very difficult on a bike. Most people head East and go the long way round, not so steep but don't get to see this.

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3.68 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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4.88 km

Derwent Edge is a Millstone Grit escarpment that overlooks the Derwent and Ladybower reservoirs. The edge affords breathtaking views over the reservoirs and surrounding moorland. There are also lots of …

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5.08 km

Wheel Stones (Coach and Horses)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Derwent Edge has many distinctive gritstone tors that have been shaped by centuries of weathering. This particular formation, though, known as 'Wheel Stones' or 'Coach and Horses', is perhaps the …

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7.69 km

View of Derwent Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

You have the best view of the Derwent valley by doing the walk on a sunny day in clear weather. Then you can certainly enjoy beautiful panoramas.

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10.3 km

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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10.6 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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12.9 km

Lee Wood

Forest

16.1 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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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.19 km

4.47 km

1.88 km

912 m

553 m

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.58 km

4.16 km

2.68 km

2.58 km

1.62 km

590 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

25°C

9°C

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Derwent Dam – Ladybower Reservoir loop from Bamford

View of Ladybower Reservoir

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Whinstone Lee Tor

Derwent Edge Rock Formations

Wheel Stones (Coach and Horses)

View of Derwent Valley

Derwent Dam

Derwent Dam

Ladybower Reservoir

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