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Ladybower, Derwent and Howden Reservoirs running loop — Peak District National Park

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Ladybower, Derwent and Howden Reservoirs running loop — Peak District National Park

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Ladybower, Derwent and Howden Reservoirs running loop — Peak District National Park

03:16

29.5km

520m

Running

This difficult 18.3-mile (29.5 km) jogging loop around Ladybower, Derwent, and Howden Reservoirs offers a challenging experience with 1690 feet (515 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking 3 hours and 15 minutes to complete. You will jog on a mix of sealed tarmac, asphalt, and well-maintained gravel paths, but also…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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14.9 km

Slippery Stones Bridge Picnic Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely little stop for a picnic or a brew; right next to the bridge (which we're assured is a great wild swimming spot, perhaps not in January)! There's a little …

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18.6 km

Howden Dam

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Howden Dam was completed in 1912, to hold the waters at the top of the three reservoirs in the Upper Derwent Valley.

The dam is 117 ft (36 m) tall, and 330 m long.

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21.5 km

Derwent Dam

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This magnificent dam (built in 1902) is set amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Upper Derwent Valley. Surrounded by majestic moorland, peaceful forests, rolling farmland and rugged hills, there are …

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29.5 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

7.45 km

1.97 km

1.43 km

576 m

529 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

10.0 km

3.26 km

2.66 km

644 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Tuesday 5 May

11°C

3°C

22 %

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Howden Dam

Derwent Dam

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