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Ladybower & Derwent Reservoir loop from Fairholmes Car Park — Peak District National Park

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Ladybower & Derwent Reservoir loop from Fairholmes Car Park — Peak District National Park

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Ladybower & Derwent Reservoir loop from Fairholmes Car Park — Peak District National Park

02:11

23.6km

490m

Cycling

Embark on a difficult touring cycling adventure around the Ladybower and Derwent Reservoirs. This 14.6-mile (23.6 km) loop, with an elevation gain of 1617 feet (493 metres), takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes to complete. You'll experience stunning waterside views, pass through shady woodlands, and see the impressive Derwent…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.7 km for 408 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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167 m

Fairholmes Visitor Centre

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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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3.79 km

Bridge End Pasture and Crook Hill Bridleway

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lovely stretch of grassy track across moorland that runs along the ridge of the pasture, good in both directions. Very ridable on a gravel bike.
We rode it north to …

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10.8 km

Western Shore Road, Ladybower Reservoir

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A pretty easy way to end a bunch of rides round these parts. Brings you out nicely at the reservoir crossing to nip back to the Ladybower Inn for some much needed sustenance!

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13.6 km

Ladybower Reservoir Overflow

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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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13.9 km

Ladybower Reservoir — Dam and Spillway

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It’s actually a footpath. Don’t know why, if you take it steady on a bike there’s not normally any complaints

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14.7 km

Ladybower Reservoir

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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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19.7 km

Derwent Edge Bridleway

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A technical and testing bridleway between the top of Derwent Edge and Ladybower Reservoir. It's pretty rocky and can be wet, with slippy or peaty mud in-between! If you're on …

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19.7 km

Descent to Ladybower Reservoir

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Rutty mud at the top, flagstones at the bottom. An excellent descent!

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23.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.86 km

5.33 km

4.63 km

2.02 km

1.55 km

984 m

188 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

6.08 km

3.97 km

488 m

286 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

22°C

9°C

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Fairholmes Visitor Centre

Bridge End Pasture and Crook Hill Bridleway

Western Shore Road, Ladybower Reservoir

Ladybower Reservoir Overflow

Ladybower Reservoir — Dam and Spillway

Ladybower Reservoir

Derwent Edge Bridleway

Descent to Ladybower Reservoir

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