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Ladybower Reservoir Overflow – Ladybower Reservoir Plug Holes loop from Ashopton

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Ladybower Reservoir Overflow – Ladybower Reservoir Plug Holes loop from Ashopton

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Ladybower Reservoir Overflow – Ladybower Reservoir Plug Holes loop from Ashopton

00:59

3.70km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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654 m

Ladybower Reservoir — Dam and Spillway

Highlight • Viewpoint

It’s actually a footpath. Don’t know why, if you take it steady on a bike there’s not normally any complaints

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768 m

Ladybower Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Go during the week or later in the evening to avoid the crowds at the weekends. Perfect for walking or cycling. There are several routes either side of the dam that take you up to Win Hill or Bamford Edge for a fantastic view of the reservoir down in the valley.

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840 m

Ladybower Dam

Highlight • Lake

Always a stunning view crossing Ladybower Dam, especially early morning and late evening.

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915 m

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 overflows (essentially giant plug holes), which draw photographers from far and wide.

Ladybower was constructed between 1935-43 after the villages of Derwent and Ashopton were flooded (residents were rehomed nearby). It was officially opened by King George VI on September 24, 1945.

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1.14 km

Win Hill Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Panoramic Views around the High Peak

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2.74 km

Ladybower Reservoir Overflow

Highlight (Segment) • 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 mountain biking. This section of Ladybower Dam affords enchanting views over the stretch of water.

The reservoir was built between 1935 and 1943. It was officially opened by King George VI in September 1945.

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3.20 km

Ladybower Reservoir Plug Holes

Highlight • Structure

Used to walk up the tunnel of the overflow as a lad,please don’t follow my lead

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3.70 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.66 km

1.51 km

330 m

185 m

Surfaces

1.79 km

1.02 km

831 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

14°C

6°C

37 %

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Ladybower Reservoir Overflow – Ladybower Reservoir Plug Holes loop from Ashopton

Ladybower Reservoir — Dam and Spillway

Ladybower Reservoir

Ladybower Dam

Ladybower Reservoir Overflow

Win Hill Summit

Ladybower Reservoir Overflow

Ladybower Reservoir Plug Holes

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