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Ladybower Reservoir – Derwent Dam loop from Loxley

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Ladybower Reservoir – Derwent Dam loop from Loxley

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Ladybower Reservoir – Derwent Dam loop from Loxley

02:44

41.9km

530m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.1 km for 140 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Stone Bridge and Stream in Peak District National Park

Highlight • River

Nice ride and its quite on the back roads

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Blindside Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of my favourite climbs up to Strines from Low Bradfield. The gradient is pretty gentle compared to the other routes out of the village. The road costs through the …

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15.7 km

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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21.1 km

Fairholmes Visitor Centre

Highlight • Trail

Ideal starting point for various walks. You have to be early to park your car there. You can buy drinks and food without using the toilet.

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21.3 km

Derwent Dam

Highlight • Structure

Derwent Dam, is a stunning neo-Gothic construction that far transcends function alone. Built between 1902 and 1916, it is 340 m in length and 35 m high.

The dam is …

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22.2 km

Derwent Dam East Tower

Highlight • Monument

Quiet place at the foot of the dam. Here you can rest on a couch and have something to drink or eat (if you brought it with you).

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24.1 km

Remains of the Flooded Village at Ladybower Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A village was flooded in 1940 in order to create the reservoir and residents forced to move. When the water levels are low, the building remains can be seen

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25.9 km

Ladybower Reservoir — Gravel Cycle Path

Highlight • Trail

Along the eastern edge of Ladybower Reservoir, the track is gravel rather than a single lane road as is found on the opposite side. It's fairly flat with only gentle …

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28.1 km

Priddock Wood

Forest

37.1 km

Ughill Wood

Forest

41.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.5 km

6.20 km

3.25 km

2.13 km

590 m

247 m

Surfaces

25.2 km

13.9 km

2.76 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

27°C

17°C

53 %

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Ladybower Reservoir – Derwent Dam loop from Loxley

Stone Bridge and Stream in Peak District National Park

Blindside Climb

Ladybower Reservoir

Fairholmes Visitor Centre

Derwent Dam

Derwent Dam East Tower

Remains of the Flooded Village at Ladybower Reservoir

Ladybower Reservoir — Gravel Cycle Path

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