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Ladybower Reservoir – Ladybower Reservoir Overflow loop from Ladybower Reservoir

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Ladybower Reservoir – Ladybower Reservoir Overflow loop from Ladybower Reservoir

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Ladybower Reservoir – Ladybower Reservoir Overflow loop from Ladybower Reservoir

01:42

17.7km

390m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 651 m for 386 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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33 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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617 m

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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1.06 km

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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6.83 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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8.09 km

Potato Alley Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A top tip here is never to ride up it unless you really, really have to! But ridden downhill, this is always a grin inducer. Some hate the feeling of …

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11.4 km

Hagg Farm Descent

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Fantastic downhill section, some lovely banked corners forming natural berms. Rocky and loose in the middle of the path, best to stick to the edges where possible. Can be greasy …

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14.6 km

Lee Wood

Forest

17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.80 km

2.64 km

2.61 km

2.34 km

1.22 km

144 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

4.10 km

3.12 km

285 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Saturday 30 May

17°C

11°C

30 %

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Ladybower Reservoir – Ladybower Reservoir Overflow loop from Ladybower Reservoir

Ladybower Reservoir

Ladybower Reservoir Plug Holes

Ladybower Reservoir Overflow

Hope Cross

Potato Alley Descent

Hagg Farm Descent

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