Ladybower Reservoir Overflow – Derwent Reservoir and Dam loop from Hathersage

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Ladybower Reservoir Overflow – Derwent Reservoir and Dam loop from Hathersage

Moderate

4.6

(16)

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Ladybower Reservoir Overflow – Derwent Reservoir and Dam loop from Hathersage

02:01

25.1km

300m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Animal Sculpture Trail on the Thornhill Trail

Highlight • Structure

Some lovely sculptured animals along this trail, from Bike & Boot, Hope Valley. It connect to the Derwent Reservoir s

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Ladybower Reservoir Overflow

Highlight • Structure

The path along the top of Ladybower Dam affords a wonderful view of the reservoir nestling in the Upper Derwent Valley. You also get a close look at the reservoir …

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9.11 km

Derwent Reservoir and Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lots of options to suite all abilities. Parking can be a problem when busy, so for the best experience and sometimes the entire place to yourself, head there out of peak hours and days.

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12.2 km

Forest Path in Peak District National Park

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Very good for cycling both ways

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12.3 km

Hope Cross lies at the crossroads of ancient packhorse routes through the Peak District, ands it's surrounded by beautiful views down into the Valley. You'll find it's a lovely wide open track with spectacular views.

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12.5 km

View over Ladybower Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Epic views of Ladybower reservoir on a meandering easy trail.

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14.5 km

Forest Path in Peak District National Park

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Very good for cycling both ways

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15.6 km

Win Hill Woodland Descent

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

This is a cracking little descent that is not rocky but can be slippy in the mud and has a couple of sudden fast downhills. Nothing technical but fun. Spits …

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19.2 km

Viewpoint

25.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

4.16 km

3.94 km

1.83 km

845 m

241 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

7.26 km

4.92 km

1.35 km

751 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Sunday 4 October

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Comments

October 21, 2024,Hope Valley Guided MTB ride

Some freelance work for LEA. Guiding a great group of lads with Cai. All tackling their first real MTB ride on their visit to the Peaks. Wish my school residential trips were as cool as this!
Smiles all round and all suitably caked in mud. Job done. 👌🏻

June 20, 2025,Hope Cross Guided Ride

Freelance work for Lost Earth Adventures.
Half a day with a group of 12 lads on a stag do. Biking in the morning, gorge walking in the afternoon. Long gone are the days of a massive p*** up.
Great group. Lovely ride. 👌🏻✌🏻

November 18, 2023,Guided Mountain Bike Tour

Some freelance work guiding a great group of 8 lads. Lucked out with the weather. Lots of mud. Lots of sliding about. Lots of laughs.
Cracking afternoon on the big girl.