Ladybower Reservoir, Ashopton, Derbyshire
Date: Thursday, 25th April 2024
Start time: 10:30
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 6.0 miles
Walk description
The first stretch is a steady uphill across open moorland to the fantastic viewpoint that is Whinstone Lee Tor. A mostly level path then gives us ever-changing views of the beautiful scenery, before we descend (via Grindle Clough) to follow the track around the reservoir to Ashopton Bridge. The stony path that runs behind the Ladybower Inn is our return to the start.
Meeting point and parking
Meeting point: Lay-by, Cutthroat Bridge, Manchester Road, Ashopton, Derbyshire.
Parking: As above.
GPS Coordinates: 53.3833284, -1.675415
Grid Reference: SK 21682 87424
What3Words: cricket.incursion.nets
Nearest Postcode: S6 6JA
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