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Derwent Reservoir – Derwent Dam East Tower loop from Howden Reservoir

Derwent Reservoir – Derwent Dam East Tower loop from Howden Reservoir

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4.9

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Derwent Reservoir – Derwent Dam East Tower loop from Howden Reservoir

00:57

16.8km

200m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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1.69 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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2.99 km

Derwent Dam and Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful place in nature to relax for a while.

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5.83 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 …

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7.97 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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9.61 km

View of Derwent Dam and Memorial

Highlight • Lake

enjoy it slowly.

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9.63 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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12.9 km

Howden Dam

Highlight • Monument

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

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14.7 km

Westend River crossing at Ladybower Reservoir

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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 …

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16.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.37 km

8.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.66 km

4.09 km

3.80 km

129 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Derwent Reservoir – Derwent Dam East Tower loop from Howden Reservoir

Cold Side Singletrack

Derwent Dam and Reservoir

Derwent Reservoir

Derwent Dam East Tower

View of Derwent Dam and Memorial

Derwent Reservoir and Dam

Howden Dam

Westend River crossing at Ladybower Reservoir

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