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Crook Hill, Lost Lad, and Derwent Edge

By Mark Barrett   

on November 11, 2016    No ratings yet.

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

Crook Hill, Lost Lad, and Derwent Edge

Route Essentials

Route Summary

A high level route around Ladybower Reservoir.

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

Distance

17.66 km

Ascent

595 m

Time

5 hours

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

Start Location

Ladybower Reservoir

Difficulty

Moderate Walk

Hazards

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Peak District Weather.

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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. 

Crook Hill, Lost Lad, and Derwent Edge Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Crook Hill, Lost Lad, and Derwent Edge

Mark Barrett of hillexplorer.com shares his walking route for a high level walk above Upper Derwent Valley in the Peak District, starting with Crook Hill before heading over Bridge-end Pasture and down to the Derwent Dam. The walk then continues up to Lost Lad and Back Tor before following Derwent Edge back towards the A57.

The Route

For the full route description, follow this link to the Crook Hill, Lost Lad, and Derwent Edge walk on the Hillexplorer website. Images and GPX files used with permission of the route author.

Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

A high level route around Ladybower Reservoir.

Route Start Location: Ladybower Reservoir

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
17.66 km 595 m 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

Both The Yorkshire Bridge Inn and the Ladybower Inn are nearby, as well as the Ladybower Cafe which can be found at the lay-by on the A57 on the western side of the Ashopton Viaduct

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 :

Lay-by parking available at Ashopton.

Public Transport:

Traveline for UK Public Transport

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Peak District Weather.

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Guidebooks:

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