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Derwent Reservoir

246 ha

📷 Peter Barr · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome246 ha

Getting here

53.41507, -1.74497

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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
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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
Bike parkingParking· Paid

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Chaffinch, Mallard +71 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Chaffinch, Mallard +71 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Bilberry Bumblebee, White-tailed Bumblebee, White/Buff-tailed Bumblebee workers +57 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Bilberry Bumblebee, White-tailed Bumblebee, White/Buff-tailed Bumblebee workers +57 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bilberry, Heather, Hard Rush / Soft Rush / Compact Rush +76 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Bilberry, Heather, Hard Rush / Soft Rush / Compact Rush +76 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Bilberry, Crowberry agg., Barren Strawberry +6 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 9 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
Edale Circular Walk, High PeakWalking route5.4 km

Low level circular walk which includes part of the Pennine Way, following streams and stone-flagged paths. Dogs must be kept on leads.

Named routeLength 5.4 kmDuration 02:00Round 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
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Thornhill TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

14 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Upper Derwent Reservoir; conifers

📷 Peter Barr · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Upper Derwent Reservoir; conifers

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

💧Derwent ReservoirReservoir0 m→💧Howden ReservoirReservoir2.2 km→💧Howden ReservoirReservoir2.2 km→💧Ladybower ReservoirReservoir4.3 km→💧Ladybower ReservoirReservoir4.3 km→✦Round cairn and clearance cairn 770m north west of Crookhill FarmHistoric site3.9 km→

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