A wonderful walk around part of Ladybower Reservoir from Fairholmes Visitor Centre in the Upper Derwent Valley of the Peak District. This walk is perfect for a morning or afternoon adventure, and it’ll suit most people. The is a low-level route, with no stiles, making it ideal for almost everyone. However, there are some steps […]
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This is a lovely walk up to Win Hill from Ladybower Reservoir. It might be a challenging hike to the top but the views are certainly worth it. Our route begins from Heatherdene car park and passes by the popular ‘plugholes’. From here, you’ll walk around the reservoir path, with views across to Crook Hill, […]
A walk including three of the awesome Peak District edges, each with their own fantastic views. This route begins from Heatherdene car park near Ladybower Reservoir, you first have the beautiful Bamford Edge to hike up, then it’s on to Stanage Edge and finally you get to explore the far side of Derwent Edge before […]
Stretch your legs on this long walk from Bamford, taking in the delights of Stanage Edge, Derwent Edge and Ladybower Reservoir. We are creating more walks that are public transport friendly so this route begins from Bamford train station in the Derbyshire Peak District. However, if you find driving an easier then there are car […]
Crook Hill walk from Ladybower is a beautiful short route with epic views! On a good weather day, you can have amazing 360-degree vistas from Win Hill, Lose Hill, Kinder Plateau round to Derwent Edge and Bamford Edge. For a small hill at only 374 metres, Crook Hill is one to add to the list […]
A beautiful 9-mile route from Ladybower Reservoir, including two hills with some impressive views, Win Hill and Crook Hill. As well as stunning scenery you also visit one trig point and two ‘Ethel‘ hills to tick off for our peak baggers! This Win Hill walk is a great loop from a popular spot in the […]
This Upper Derwent Valley walk is a lovely 8-mile route taking in some wonderful views from Derwent Edge. From Fairholmes at Ladybower Reservoir, you start by walking past the impressive Derwent Dam then making your way along the Upper Derwent Reservoir before the uphill climb to Lost Lad cairn then the trig point at Back […]
Yes, you’ve guessed it, the 9 Edges Walk is a challenge to hike along 9 different gritstone edges in the Peak District. It’s a fantastic long-distance walk in the National Park, taking in some fantastic views along the way. You can set yourself a challenge to walk or even run the route or take your […]
Derwent Edge walk is a lovely route to do from Ladybower Reservoir. You start the walk next to Ladybower Reservoir, then make your way past Derwent Dam, which looks amazing when it’s overflowing and along Derwent Reservoir. After a gentle start to the walk, you then start your incline up to Derwent Edge, making your […]
Alport Castles walk is a great route to do from Ladybower Reservoir, with a mix of beautiful views, rocks, streams and woodlands. There are many walking routes from Fairholmes visitor centre, most heading in the other direction, taking you around Ladybower Reservoir, Derwent Dam, Derwent Reservoir and up to Derwent Edge so this walk to […]