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Derwent Dam – Wheel Stones Loop from Thornhill

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Derwent Dam – Wheel Stones Loop from Thornhill

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July 10, 2021

Derwent Dam – Wheel Stones Loop from Thornhill

Hard

06:21

22.1km

3.5km/h

510m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.37 km

View of Crook Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful place to walk by

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6.53 km

Hagg Side Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

After a steep climb through the woods, the walk along the ridge here is really rewarding - great views on a clear day!

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9.69 km

Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Very popular with cyclists

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11.7 km

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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17.1 km

Derwent Edge

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A Millstone Grit edge or escarpment. Derwent Edge is notable for the selection of Tors along the ridge. Back Tor to the north is the highest point with a trig …

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17.2 km

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Derwent Edge

Highlight • Natural Monument

Amazing views from the top

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18.5 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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22.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.38 km

7.18 km

5.22 km

1.13 km

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

3.58 km

3.03 km

2.64 km

1.44 km

425 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Derwent Dam – Wheel Stones Loop from Thornhill

View of Crook Hill

Hagg Side Ridge

Derwent Reservoir

Derwent Dam

Derwent Edge

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Derwent Edge

Wheel Stones (Coach and Horses)

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