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A Walk in the Derwent Valley

By Dave Roberts   

on February 22, 2015    No ratings yet.

Posted as a walk in – Dark Peak, Derbyshire, England, Europe, Peak District National Park

A Walk in the Derwent Valley

Route Essentials

Route Summary

A walk along the Derwent Reservoir.

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

7.44 km

Ascent

257 m

Time

2.5 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Fairholmes Visitor Centre at the northern end of Ladybower

Difficulty

Moderate Walk

Hazards

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A Walk in the Derwent Valley Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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A Walk in the Derwent Valley

Here’s a walk with a bit of everything; moors, lakes, forests, history and wildlife. This walk starts at the Upper Derwent Visitor Centre along Ladybower reservoir, over the moors and along Derwent Reservoir where the Dambusters trained and then it’s back to the start.

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

A walk along the Derwent Reservoir.

Route Start Location: Fairholmes Visitor Centre at the northern end of Ladybower

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
7.44 km 257 m 2.5 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Moderate Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Toilets and refreshment kisosk at Fairholmes Visitor Centre

Hazards

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

Parking at start (paid for)

Public Transport:

Traveline for UK Public Transport

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Peak District Weather.

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Guidebooks:

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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