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Ladybower Reservoir

1,652 ha

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeSeasonalForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1,652 ha

Getting here

53.37988, -1.71932

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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

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Foxglove, Japanese Larch, Autumn Hawkbit +120 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Autumn Hawkbit, Bramble, Bilberry +17 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Bird watching

Birds — Kestrel, Robin, Mallard +22 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Kestrel, Robin, Mallard +22 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Heritage

Ancient woodland — historic landscape

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 44 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Limestone WayWalking route74 km

Castleton to Rocester

Named routeLength 74 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Derwent Valley Heritage WayWalking route89 km
Named routeLength 89 kmRegional walking route
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
Thornhill Trailpublic footpath · 222 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 222 mSurface gravelPath type: bridleway
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Cycling

15 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Thornhill TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route454 m
Named routeRef 6Length 454 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route119 m
Named routeRef 6Length 119 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route252 m
Named routeRef 6Length 252 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route347 m
Named routeRef 6Length 347 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)Mountain bike route130.4 km
Named routeLength 130.4 kmNational Cycle Network
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Horse riding

41 public paths nearby

Public paths
Derwent Lanebridleway · 398 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 398 mSurface compactedPath type: unclassified
Derwent Lanebridleway · 14 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 14 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Derwent Lanebridleway · 120 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 120 mSurface compactedPath type: unclassified
Derwent Lanebridleway · 1.6 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.6 kmSurface compactedPath type: track
Derwent Lanebridleway · 614 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 614 mSurface compactedPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Minor road above Ladybower Reservoir

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Minor road above Ladybower Reservoir

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

⚽Bamford and Thornhill Recreation GroundPlaying field4.5 km→💧Ladybower ReservoirReservoir0 m→⛪St Peter's ChurchReligious grounds3.9 km→💧Derwent ReservoirReservoir4.3 km→💧Derwent ReservoirReservoir4.3 km→✦Navio Roman FortHistoric site4.4 km→

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