Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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56 m

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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69 m

Derwent Cycle Hire Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The Derwent bike hire centre is situated in Derwent Valley and can be accessed from the A57.

Cycle beside the historic Derwent and Ladybower reservoirs through beautiful woodland.

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112 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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619 m

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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796 m

Derwent Dam East Tower

Highlight • Monument

Quiet place at the foot of the dam. Here you can rest on a couch and have something to drink or eat (if you brought it with you).

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1.88 km

Walker's Clough

Highlight • Natural

A steep climb up to the moors above Derwent and Howden Reservoirs with spectacular views back down over the reservoirs.

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3.46 km

Derwent Dam

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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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3.68 km

Fairholmes Refreshment Kiosk

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Refreshment kiosk with outdoor seating only, Basic hot/cold food & drinks.

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3.74 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.92 km

1.06 km

420 m

223 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.83 km

882 m

Elevation

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