About
Stunning peak district views, perfect for dog-friendly hikes and exploring historic dams.
Why go
- Scenery and the colours around here are unbeatable
- Feels like stepping into a movie scene
- A bucket list place to visit in the UK
Must try
- Derwent Edge and Ladybower Reservoir hike
- Three Shires Head Circular hike
- Derwent Reservoir Circular hike
- Derwent Reservoir walk
- Derwent Dam hike
Pro tips
- Parking at Heatherdene car park, S33 0BY
- Parking at Fairholmes car park, S33 0AQ
- Maps available at Fairholmes Visitor Centre
- Offers trails from 1 to 21 miles
- 550M from Fairholmes car park to the dam top
Good to know
- Dam was used to train for daring WW2 missions
- Built to outlast generations, shaped by war-time grit
- Famous as the testing ground for the Dambusters
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Rating
4.8 / 5 (406 reviews)