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Ladybower Reservoir Dog Walk, Bamford, Peak District

Ladybower Reservoir Dog Walk

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Suitable forWalking
Dog friendly

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The vast reservoir where the Dambuster pilots trained — the circuit of Ladybower Reservoir passes through Derwent and Bamford Edge forests with constant water views. Dogs run free on the forest tracks; the drowned village of Derwent becomes visible in dry summers.

For your dog

Off leadYes, there are stretches where your dog can run free
WaterLadybower Reservoir (dogs can access shoreline); forest streams
LivestockNone expected
MudForest tracks firm year-round
SuitsAll breeds
Best timeAll year

Along the way

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Ladybower DamThe twin draw-off towers are one of the Peak District's most photographed sights. When the reservoir overflows, water pours into the plughole-like bellmouth spillways.

The route

Distance2.6 km
Off leadYes
Walking≈ 49 min
Climb↑ 140 m
RouteOut and back

A 2.6 km out-and-back dog walk from Bamford, with 140 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 140 m in total

Before you go

StartDerwent Lane, Derwent, High PeakOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingLadybower Reservoir car parks, S33 0AZ
By train or busBus from Sheffield to Bamford
UnderfootMain track accessible
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