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Overview

Starting from Fairholmes car park, which has toilets and a cafe/shop, we walk past Derwent Dam and then alongside the reservoir, turning up Walkers Clough , which is quite steep in places, up to the magnificent viewpoints of Lost Lad and Back Tor. We then have an easy walk along Derwent Edge, turning back down to Ladybower reservoir, returning to our cars. 

Sunday, 14 April 2024
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
638.9m / 2096ft
Type:
circular

This walk is a strenuous walk, due to a few steep sections getting up onto the Edge. There are no stiles. 
NOTE: Please inform walk leader if you intend to travel straight to the starting point. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 70627 81219
Nearest postcode:
DN22 6RF
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Meeting time:
8:00 am

Chapelgate car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 17276 89313
Nearest postcode:
S33 0AQ
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Start time:
9:30 am

Fairholmes car park

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