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Hope Woodlands

Howden Dam – Derwent Reservoir loop from Derwent

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
High Peak
Hope Woodlands

Howden Dam – Derwent Reservoir loop from Derwent

Hard

4.7

(40)

489

riders

Howden Dam – Derwent Reservoir loop from Derwent

03:42

40.0km

900m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.1 km for 133 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

3.09 km

Lockerbrook Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fast when dry singletrack through the woods with glimpses of the reservoir on your right hand-side that opens up into a loose rocky descent, great fun! Good confidence on the bike required because it can get quite techy in places.

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2

6.16 km

Howden Dam

Highlight • Monument

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

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9.40 km

Howden Reservoir

Lake

4

11.3 km

Slippery Stone Cycle Route

Highlight • Cycleway

5

20.8 km

Langsett Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Langsett Reservoir is a lovely place to walk around and is moderate loop with great views across the reservoir. You can also use this as a base to explore longer …

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6

29.6 km

Cranberry Clough Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Assuming you have ridden from Howdens reservoir, you have already climbed (or pushed) up this rather steep and rocky section with a couple of hairpin bends thrown into the mix. …

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7

30.9 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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8

35.1 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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37.1 km

Hancock Wood

Forest

10

38.6 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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B

40.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.2 km

8.22 km

2.04 km

327 m

180 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

13.3 km

8.11 km

1.67 km

1.04 km

169 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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