About
A vast reservoir with rolling hills, a historic dam, and a unique, quiet beauty.
Why go
- Scenery and the colours around here are unbeatable
- Calm waters surrounded by hills
- Beautiful reservoir in derbyshire
Must try
- Exploring the plughole at the ladybower reservoir
- Walks around the reservoir
- Cycling loops
- Stand-up paddleboarding
Pro tips
- Park at heatherdene car park, where there are also toilets
- Check reservoir level on riverlevels.uk
- Free road parking available
- Fairholmes visitor centre for maps and toilets
- Trails from one mile up to twenty one miles
Good to know
- Stay away from the stream as it felt like a bottomless quicksand pit
- Plugholes usually flow in late winter or early spring
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Rating
4.8 / 5 (1992 reviews)