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Ladybower Reservoir Overflow – Thornhill Trail loop from Bamford

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Ladybower Reservoir Overflow – Thornhill Trail loop from Bamford

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Ladybower Reservoir Overflow – Thornhill Trail loop from Bamford

02:23

33.5km

500m

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 25, 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 33.5 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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The Plough Inn

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Pub Stop

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Grasshopper Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Vegan cakes and options on the menu. Plant based milks. Bike racks at the back.

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Bike & Boot

Highlight • Restaurant

Hire an Ebike from True North Adventures here

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Viewpoint

29.8 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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31.5 km

Thornhill Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A flat, easy-going cycle trail that is built on the old dam construction railway track. It's 2 miles (3 km) in length from the dam wall to the road that …

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33.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.2 km

3.33 km

2.99 km

2.91 km

582 m

338 m

184 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

12.4 km

2.92 km

228 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

20°C

9°C

0 %

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Ladybower Reservoir Overflow – Thornhill Trail loop from Bamford

Bench Area and Coffee Stop, Peak District National Park

The Plough Inn

Pub Stop

Dirtlow Rake Climb from Castleton

Grasshopper Coffee Shop

Bike & Boot

Ladybower Reservoir Overflow

Thornhill Trail

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