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Cairn 550m south of Howden Reservoir Dam wall

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Mallard, Canada Goose +74 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Mallard, Canada Goose +74 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Bilberry Bumblebee, White-tailed Bumblebee, Eristalis tenax +77 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Bilberry Bumblebee, White-tailed Bumblebee, Eristalis tenax +77 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bilberry, Meadowsweet, Heather +62 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Bilberry, Meadowsweet, Heather +62 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Plants — Bilberry, Meadowsweet, Crowberry agg. +6 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Derwent Valley and Reservoir Walk,Walking route7.4 km

Ladybower Reservoir, farmland and wooded cloughs. Views of Derwent Valley and High Peak area. Rough walking through fields, woodland paths, roads and open moorland. Dogs must be on leads.

Named routeLength 7.4 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
Crook Hill Circular (Ethel), High PeakWalking route11.5 km
Named routeLength 11.5 kmDuration 03:30Round tripLocal walking route
Lost Lad and Back Tor (Ethels), High PeakWalking route12.1 km
Named routeLength 12.1 kmDuration 04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Kinder Scout Circular Walk, High PeakWalking route12 km

Moorland walk, to stay safe, make sure someone knows when you are expected to finish. Paths good but rugged. Some challenging ascents and descents. Good fitness level and walking equipment required. Dogs should be on leads.

Named routeLength 12 kmDuration 05:00Round tripLocal walking route
Derwent Dam Green RouteWalking route4.5 km
Named routeLength 4.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Horse riding

6 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Upper Derwent Reservoir looking towards Howden Dam

Upper Derwent Reservoir looking towards Howden Dam

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