Places to Visit in Derbyshire, Peak District - Derwent Valley Reservoirs
Located in North Derbyshire.You could very easily spend a whole day in the Derwent valley, a really lovely area at all times of the year.The valley contains a three reservoir network with 2 very photogenic stone dams. Access via A57, Sheffield to Manchester road, very near the bridge over the Ladybower Reservoir, there's a turn sign posted 'Derwent Valley'. On the map Bamford is the nearest village (see map below images).
The road along the Derwent valley is long and ends in a bus terminus / turning circle and footpath - so you go out the way you came in. (no through road). About half way up the valley road there's a car park, visitor center, cafe and toilets. From this car park there's an easy walk along the side of a stream to the base of the Derwent Dam. This sometimes has water flowing over it - though not in the summer when water levels are low.
A good photo spot is right at the very far end of Howden where the road ends. Great views without leaving the car. However, if you do want a longish walk, you carry on along the gravel footpath, then there are a lot of mountain streams, woodland and a stone bridge.
Features
3 Reservoirs
2 Stone Dams
Cafe, info center Toilets
Miles of Footpaths
Peace and quiet
free car parking
Photographs from Derwent Valley, Derbyshire - Peak District
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Derwent Valley - North Derbyshire - Links and Map
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Links to Days Out in Derbyshire - The Peak District.
Derwent Valley - North Derbyshire
Derbyshire Peak District. You could very easily spend a whole day in the Derwent valley, a really lovely area at all times of year. A three reservoir network runs throughout the valley.
Longshaw Estate & Padley Gorge
North Peak District near Grindleford. Large expanse of moorland, woods and streams all within the Peak District National Park with loads of footpaths & mountain views.
Hardwick Hall
North Derbyshire near Chesterfield. Hardwick Hall is one of Britain's most complete Elizabethan houses. Large areas of parklands, orchard and herb garden to explore. The country park contains rare breeds of cattle and sheep.
Calke Abbey
A large Baroque mansion surrounded by 600 acres on parkland nature reserve. With beautiful walled flower and kitchen gardensNational Trust owned since 1980.
Markeaton Park
Markeaton Park in Derby was originally part of the Markeaton Hall Estate. Markeaton Park has a fairly large lake and mill pond with the usual collection of tame waterfowl. There are the many formal gardens filled with colorful flowers around a small fountain.
Carsington Water (Reservoir)
Carsington Water is a very large reservoir located between Matlock and Ashbourne in Derbyshire. A fairly new reservoir finished in the 1990's.
Dovedale Valley
A beautiful valley carved by the River Dove in the South of the Peak District. With lots of footpaths along the riverside and up the surrounding hills.
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