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Wheel Stones – Derwent Dam Loop from Thornhill

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Wheel Stones – Derwent Dam Loop from Thornhill

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October 26, 2021

Wheel Stones – Derwent Dam Loop from Thornhill

Moderate

04:23

15.4km

3.5km/h

340m

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Overview

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

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Start point

Bus stop

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82 m

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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2.71 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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4.22 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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9.46 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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10.00 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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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.63 km

4.10 km

2.11 km

449 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.85 km

3.85 km

2.13 km

1.98 km

1.75 km

819 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Wheel Stones – Derwent Dam Loop from Thornhill

Ladybower Reservoir

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Whinstone Lee Tor

Wheel Stones (Coach and Horses)

Derwent Dam

Upper Derwent Visitor Centre and Café

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