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

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

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

01:25

5.23km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

1

1.11 km

Sheepdog Memorial to Joseph Tagg on Howden Moors

Highlight • Monument

A wonderful act and a wonderful tribute

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2

1.11 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.

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3

1.14 km

Derwent Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Monument

Wonderful dam embedded in a dreamlike landscape. The history of the dam is also interesting.

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4

1.68 km

Upper Derwent Visitor Centre and Café

Highlight • Rest Area

This place is open every day, all year round. We stopped for an ice lolly on a beautiful sunny day and admired the reservoir and ducks.

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5

2.33 km

View of Derwent Dam and Memorial

Highlight • Lake

enjoy it slowly.

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6

3.66 km

Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Very popular with cyclists

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7

4.39 km

Tin Town Trail and Model

Highlight • Historical Site

A map and layout of the Tin Town, built for the 1000 or so navvy workers and their families who built the reservoirs. There is a trail here through the …

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8

5.09 km

View of Derwent Dam

Highlight • Lake

Lovely view down over towards the dam wall, the colours of the trees in autumn is spectacular.

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5.23 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.39 km

1.40 km

235 m

108 m

103 m

Surfaces

3.70 km

506 m

418 m

103 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

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6°C

59 %

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