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Derwent Dam – Derwent Dam loop from Derwent Overlook Car Park

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Derwent Dam – Derwent Dam loop from Derwent Overlook Car Park

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Derwent Dam – Derwent Dam loop from Derwent Overlook Car Park

04:26

15.3km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: February 12, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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729 m

Derwent Dam

Highlight • Structure

Derwent Dam, is a stunning neo-Gothic construction that far transcends function alone. Built between 1902 and 1916, it is 340 m in length and 35 m high.

The dam is …

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1.02 km

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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2.27 km

Shireowlers South Plantation

Forest

4.94 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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6.78 km

Derwent Edge

Highlight • Trail

A Millstone Grit edge or escarpment. Derwent Edge is notable for the selection of Tors along the ridge. Back Tor to the north is the highest point with a trig …

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8.19 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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8.40 km

Derwent Edge Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural

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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9.09 km

Hurkling Stones

Highlight • Natural Monument

Hurkling Stones are a series of unique rock formations located in the Peak District. These intriguing stones are situated near the village of Longnor and are renowned for their distinctively …

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9.60 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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13.6 km

Lee Wood

Forest

15.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.79 km

6.45 km

391 m

382 m

212 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.28 km

3.05 km

2.61 km

1.69 km

1.57 km

1.06 km

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Derwent Dam – Derwent Dam loop from Derwent Overlook Car Park

Derwent Dam

Derwent Dam

Lost Lad Summit

Derwent Edge

Wheel Stones (Coach and Horses)

Derwent Edge Rock Formations

Hurkling Stones

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Whinstone Lee Tor

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