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Derwent Reservoir and Dam – Derwent Reservoir and Dam loop from Bamford

Mountain biking trails

Derwent Reservoir and Dam – Derwent Reservoir and Dam loop from Bamford

Hard

5.0

(9)

53

riders

Derwent Reservoir and Dam – Derwent Reservoir and Dam loop from Bamford

03:16

35.4km

840m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 35 m for 16 m

After 3.20 km for 38 m

After 16.8 km for 21 m

After 23.9 km for 38 m

After 35.4 km for 16 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

2.62 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

2

4.95 km

Start of Classic Ladybower Route

Highlight • Trail

Ladybower can get really busy during peak times, so bare that in mind if you want to ride there.

Tip by

5.72 km

Ladybower Wood

Forest

4

5.79 km

Ladybower Inn to Cutthroat Bridge MTB Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Blue single track mtb trail

Tip by

5

8.72 km

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Whinstone Lee Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the top of the final climb, and beginning of the final descent down to the pub. Here you'll find an amazing view point, ideal location to stop and grab …

Tip by

6

8.82 km

Whinstone Lee Tor Viewpoint Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Lovely steady climb up to Whinstone Lee Tor viewpoint. A favourite trail of mine purely for the views down the hillside and great single track.

Tip by

7

14.1 km

View of Derwent Dam and Memorial

Highlight • Lake

enjoy it slowly.

Tip by

8

14.2 km

Derwent Reservoir and Dam

Highlight • Lake

Beautifully situated reservoir with two barrages and architecturally impressive dams. A path (for pedestrians and bikes) cycle path leads around the lake.

Tip by

9

21.2 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.

Tip by

10

23.3 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 …

Tip by

30.2 km

Stanage Plantation

Forest

B

35.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

8.65 km

4.95 km

1.42 km

934 m

603 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

11.4 km

3.64 km

3.54 km

2.40 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Friday 9 October

11°C

7°C

58 %

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