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Ladybower Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park

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Ladybower Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park

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Ladybower Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park

06:34

21.3km

740m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Peak District National Park

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234 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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2.70 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 …

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3.68 km

Derwent Edge is a Millstone Grit escarpment that overlooks the Derwent and Ladybower reservoirs. The edge affords breathtaking views over the reservoirs and surrounding moorland. There are also lots of …

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3.89 km

Wheel Stones (Coach and Horses)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Derwent Edge has many distinctive gritstone tors that have been shaped by centuries of weathering. This particular formation, though, known as 'Wheel Stones' or 'Coach and Horses', is perhaps the …

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6.64 km

Back Tor Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

Standing at 1,765 feet (538 m) tall, Back Tor is the highest point on Derwent Edge. As such, you are afforded breathtaking views over the Peak District from this spot. There are some interesting rock formations to explore here, too.

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7.22 km

Lost Lad Summit

Highlight • Summit

Lost Lad is a sub-peak of the nearby Back Tor. Standing at 1,699 feet (518 m) high, you are afforded spectacular views here. However, there is a darker side to …

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10.4 km

Derwent Dam

Highlight • Monument

This magnificent dam (built in 1902) is set amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Upper Derwent Valley. Surrounded by majestic moorland, peaceful forests, rolling farmland and rugged hills, there are …

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10.9 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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18.5 km

Win Hill Pike

Highlight • Summit

Also known as the Pimple, Win Hill Pike has spectacular views down over the reservoirs and the surrounding area.

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18.8 km

Trig point at Win Hill summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Win Hill is north west of Bamford in the Peak District. Its summit is 1,516 feet (462 m) above sea level and it is bounded by the River Derwent to …

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20.3 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 …

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20.7 km

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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21.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

6.51 km

1.11 km

810 m

337 m

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.88 km

6.04 km

3.71 km

1.75 km

817 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Friday 8 May

13°C

5°C

59 %

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Trail Reviews

Neil Clarke

January 4, 2025, Ladybower Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park

Love this walk around ladybower. It's a litte heavy on the hills but the view are worth it. Taking in win hill at the end is a real treat

Ladybower Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park

Ladybower Reservoir

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Whinstone Lee Tor

Derwent Edge Rock Formations

Wheel Stones (Coach and Horses)

Back Tor Trig Point

Lost Lad Summit

Derwent Dam

Upper Derwent Visitor Centre and Café

Win Hill Pike

Trig point at Win Hill summit

Ladybower Reservoir Overflow

Ladybower Reservoir Plug Holes

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