A Derwent Dam Circular Walk in the Peak District BaldHiker
View of Derwent Dam and Reservoir, Peak District, Derbyshire, UK Stock Image Image of peak
Walk Details This beautiful circular walk explores Derwent Dam and Ladybower reservoir in one of the most spectacular landscapes of the Peak District National Park. Wonderful for taking in many Peak District habitats, this walk will lead you alongside the Ladybower Reservoir. Read more.
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Derwent Dam Derwent Dam Explore the drama of the Derwent Valley and the home of the Dambusters with the option of tramper and cycle hire. Local traffic on the road section of the route..
View of Derwent Dam and Reservoir, Peak District, Derbyshire, UK Stock Image Image of wall
The Derwent Dams were constructed by the Derwent Valley Water Board (now Severn-Trent) to supply fresh clean water to the fast-expanding industrial populations of Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham and Leicester. The first two massive masonry dams constructed were the Howden and Derwent, between 1902 and 1916.
Derwent Dam walk up to Pike Low for fantastic views (6.8km)
Derwent Reservoir is the second-largest reservoir in this area, and there are a wide variety of bird species that call this place home, making this a great trail for birdwatching. Continue on the road, which eventually crosses the River Derwent at the western end before following the main road back to the car park.
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This scenic and relaxing Ladybower Reservoir walk is one of just a handful in the Derbyshire Peak District that's almost entirely flat. This route takes just 2 hours and gives you stunning views of the reservoir, Bamford Edge and Win Hill.
Derwent Dam walk up to Pike Low for fantastic views (6.8km)
Nestled in Derbyshire's Upper Derwent Valley, Derwent Dam offers a rich blend of history and scenic beauty. Built during the early 1900s, it still stands as a testament to engineering prowess, drawing visitors for both its historical significance and breathtaking landscapes.
The Derwent dam and reservoir on the River Derwent in the Peak District, Derbyshire, UK Stock
Bamford Hope Valley S33 0AQ View map Opening times December 2023 to 31 March 2024 Weekdays from 10am to 3.30pm Weekends and bank holidays from 9.30am to 4.30pm (closed 30 mins for lunch) Closed.
A Derwent Dam Circular Walk in the Peak District BaldHiker
Starting from Fairholmes car park, this walk takes you right up to Derwent Dam, then along the shores of Derwent Reservoir, climbs steeply up to Pike Low and across the open moors of the Dark Peak, to then descend back down to Ladybower Reservoir with an easy walk back to the start.
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The Derwent dams are first and foremost known for its part in developing the bouncing bomb used during the second world war, the pilots of 617 Squadron used the Derwent dams to practice low level flights in their Lancaster bombers in preparation for operation Chastise, more widely known as the Dam Buster raids which were carried out on German da.
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Address Fairholmes Get In Touch https://www.dambusters.org.uk Suggest an edit to this attraction Lonely Planet's must-see attractions Chatsworth House 13.36 MILES Known as the 'Palace of the Peak', this vast edifice 3 miles northeast of Bakewell has been occupied by the earls and dukes of Devonshire for centuries… Yorkshire Sculpture Park
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You can enjoy the best of the dam views from the scenic Derwent Dam Viewpoint and even stop off for lunch at the nearby visitor centre. 4. Kinder Downfall Found in the High Peak region of the Peak District, along the magnificent Pennine Way and flowing into the River Kinder, is Kinder Downfall, the highest waterfall in the Peak District.
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Alongside the impressive gothic towers of the dam wall, there's a large viewpoint over the Derwent Reservoir. A little further along, the poignant stone is a Memorial to Tip, the Sheepdog whose owner Joseph Tagg perished on the moors above and who stayed alongside him for fifteen weeks in the 1950s.
The Derwent Dams
Table of Contents About Derwent Reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley Located approximately 10 miles (16 km) to the west of Sheffield in the north of Derbyshire is Derwent Reservoir. The 1.5 mile (2.4 km) long reservoir is the middle of the three reservoirs that lie in the Upper Derwent Valley.
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The path along the top of Ladybower Dam affords a wonderful view of the reservoir nestling in the Upper Derwent Valley.. Ladybower to Derwent Dam Viewpoint. Road Cycling Highlight (Segment) This road is ace! Rolling roads, lovely tarmac, bluebells to the left and right (seasonal obvs).
View of Derwent Dam and Reservoir, Peak District, Derbyshire, UK Stock Photo Image of valley
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 endless trails to explore. During the Second World War, the reservoir was used by pilots to practise for the 'Dam Busters' raids, due to its.
The Derwent Dams
Walk type: Medium circular walk. Distance: 10 miles/16.5 km. Walk time: 4-5 hours. Total ascent: 624 m/2,047 ft. Highest point: 529 m/1,735 ft. Walk highlights: Derwent Dam, Upper Derwent Reservoir, Back Tor, Wheel Stones and Ladybower Reservoir. Trigs: 1 - Back Tor. Ethels: 2 - Lost Lad and Back Tor.
