Ladybower Reservoir from Derwent Edge
Date: Sunday, 21st April 2024
Start time: 10:00
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 9.0 miles
Update: This walk is now cancelled.
Walk description
From Fairholmes Visitor Centre we cross to the opposite side of Ladybower Reservoir and walk south along the edge of the water. At Grindle Clough we leave the reservoir and climb quite steeply up to the edge of Derwent Moor. Walking North towards Derwent Edge, weather permitting we will have fantastic views of the Derwent Valley. This will be where we will have lunch. After lunch we continue along the edge to Back Tor before turning back towards Derwent Reservoir passing Lost Lad. On reaching the reservoir we make our way back to the visitor centre along the side of the water.
Meeting point and parking
Meeting point: Fairholmes Visitor Centre Cafe, Fairholmes Car Park, Derwent Lane, Ashopton, Derbyshire.
Parking: Fairholmes Visitor Centre Car Park P&D or nearby Derwent Overlook Car Park (was free but may now be P&D). At weekends both car parks are very busy so early arrival is advised.
GPS Coordinates: 53.4007309, -1.7416763
Grid Reference: SK 17330 89331
What3Words: weds.commutes.monkeys
Nearest Postcode: S33 0AQ
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