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Howden Dam – Derwent Reservoir loop from Derwent Overlook Car Park

Howden Dam – Derwent Reservoir loop from Derwent Overlook Car Park

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4.9

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Howden Dam – Derwent Reservoir loop from Derwent Overlook Car Park

01:00

17.8km

210m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

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Parking

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975 m

View of Derwent Dam and Memorial

Highlight • Lake

enjoy it slowly.

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1.00 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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4.22 km

Howden Dam

Highlight • Monument

Fantastic structure, never fails to impress me everytime I visit ladybower.

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6.07 km

Westend River crossing at Ladybower Reservoir

Highlight • Bridge

Here, the quiet single carriageway tarmac road that runs along the western edge of Ladybower Reservoir crosses from one side of the valley to the other, passing over where the River Westend flows in. It meanders beautifully to join the reservoir – why not pause a moment to enjoy!

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9.86 km

Cold Side Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Sandy and rocky run, can be slippy on the loose rocks but the views are incredible

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11.2 km

Derwent Dam and Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful place in nature to relax for a while.

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14.0 km

Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Cycleway

Sight of the dambusters practice missions. The routes around all three reservoirs are ideal for active families or the less fit/ambitious biker. stunning scenery. When you reach the very northern point there is a bridge. Either go over this and return on the other side of the reservoirs or ride through the river into Narnia 😜

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16.1 km

Derwent Dam East Tower

Highlight • Monument

Quiet place at the foot of the dam. Here you can rest on a couch and have something to drink or eat (if you brought it with you).

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17.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.23 km

8.37 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.18 km

4.09 km

3.89 km

550 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

16°C

7°C

43 %

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Howden Dam – Derwent Reservoir loop from Derwent Overlook Car Park

View of Derwent Dam and Memorial

Derwent Reservoir and Dam

Howden Dam

Westend River crossing at Ladybower Reservoir

Cold Side Singletrack

Derwent Dam and Reservoir

Derwent Reservoir

Derwent Dam East Tower

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