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Derwent Reservoir and Dam – Howden Dam loop from Derwent Overlook Car Park

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Derwent Reservoir and Dam – Howden Dam loop from Derwent Overlook Car Park

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Derwent Reservoir and Dam – Howden Dam loop from Derwent Overlook Car Park

00:35

8.85km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.06 km for 89 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.05 km

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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1.07 km

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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3.19 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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4.44 km

Howden Dam

Highlight • Monument

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

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4.48 km

View of Derwent Dam

Highlight • Lake

Lovely view across dam and down reservoir

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8.34 km

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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8.37 km

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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8.85 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.37 km

289 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.10 km

557 m

169 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Friday 10 July

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Derwent Reservoir and Dam – Howden Dam loop from Derwent Overlook Car Park

Tip the Dog Memorial

Derwent Reservoir and Dam

Tin Town, Derwent Reservoir

Howden Dam

View of Derwent Dam

Upper Derwent Visitor Centre and Café

Fairholmes Visitor Centre

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