Lots of options to suite all abilities. Parking can be a problem when busy, so for the best experience and sometimes the entire place to yourself, head there out of peak hours and days.

All Mountain Guided Rides

November 22, 2020

Mountain biking

Nice riding all round the reservoir and some great bridleways away from it. Can be a nightmare to park up, especially busy at the weekends. If it’s a sunny day leave early, any later and there’s no point you won’t get parked.

Damian

April 15, 2021

Mountain biking

During the Second World War, the reservoir was used by pilots of the 617 Squadron for practising the low-level flights needed for Operation Chastise (commonly known as the "Dam Busters" raids)

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derwent_Reservoir_(Derbyshire)#Dambusters

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Jaggers Clough Trail – Derwent Reservoir and Dam loop from Ladybower Reservoir

29.1km

02:41

650m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Ladybower Reservoir Overflow – Derwent Reservoir and Dam loop from Hathersage

47.6km

03:58

850m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Derwent Reservoir and Dam – Hope Cross loop from Hope

17.5km

01:49

500m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Location: Hope Woodlands, High Peak, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Derwent Reservoir and Dam

#1.

Jaggers Clough Trail – Derwent Reservoir and Dam loop from Ladybower Reservoir

#2.

Ladybower Reservoir Overflow – Derwent Reservoir and Dam loop from Hathersage

#3.

Derwent Reservoir and Dam – Hope Cross loop from Hope

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