As I walked to White Tor from Dovestone Tor I passed the Salt Cellar boulder, another remarkable shape forged over time and one worthy of its own individual appellation. Ascend the … Find event and ticket information. This great guided walk starts from Fairholmes car park at the top end of Ladybower Reservoir near Bamford, Derbyshire. A walk along the majestic Derwent Edge is unforgettable with far reaching views of the surrounding reservoirs of Derwent, Howden and Ladybower, and the Bleaklow and Kinder Scout hills. A walk from Derwent reservoir up onto Derwent Edge with … The famous "Dambusters" dam and the open moors and tors of Derwent Edge, a lovely guided walk. The first route starts from the Cutthroat Bridge Car Park on the A57, and takes a detour down the eastern flanks of Back Tor to Strines and Dale Dikes Reservoirs. These two walks both take the walker over Derwent Edge and Back Tor, but from differing approaches. The walk starts from the Fairholmes car park in between Ladybower Reservoir and Derwent Reservoir. Derwent Edge is one of the numerous gritstone edges that form a near-unbroken line along the northeast of the Peak District. The route is generally easy going, with a few ascents which are moderate in difficulty, the path is well defined and paved with flag stones in many parts. 02: 00.10 miles: SK 172 895: Follow the path as it passes the front of the dam wall to the eastern tower. From Fairholmes Visitor Centre, turn right and walk or ride out on to the road that leads to the Dams. January 2, 2017 December 14, 2017 by Dean Read, posted in Circular Routes, Dark Peak, Day Walks, Ladybower, Medium Walk, Peak District, Route Length, Video, Walking. View map. We've done everything we can to open centres but we've had to make some changes to our opening times due to Covid-19 restrictions. The trail heads north along Derwent Reservoir towards the impressive Derwent Dam. From Fairholmes Visitor Centre follow the signs for Derwent Dam, after following the path in front of the dam's outflow and its impressive gothic towers. This walk takes you from the car park at Fairholmes Refreshments and toilets) out onto the open moorland of Derwent Edge. Views of Ladybower Reservoir Wheel Stones on Derwent Edge walks near Ladybower Reservoir (Fairholmes) Fairholmes medium walks (7-12 miles) This road is closed to traffic entirely at weekends and is usually fairly quiet during the week. Fairholmes Car Park at the top of Ladybower reservoir can offer a starting point for a whole host of walks onto the moors directly or via Howden and Derwent reservoirs. From the Visitor Information Centre, turn left and walk on the wide pavemet alongside the road that takes you back towards the A57. Derwent Visitor Centre will open from Friday 10 July. The Walk: From the A57, follow the brown signs marked ‘Derwent Valley Dams’ and park either at Fairholmes Visitor Information Centre or in one of the parking areas along the road close by. The walk from the Fairholmes Visitor Centre and along Derwent Edge is just over 8 miles and very picturesque with some very lovely views of the valley. As with all the edges, it's a popular spot for walkers, climbers and mountain bikers who all make the most of the unique countryside of the Dark Peak. This fine route along Derwent Edge overlooking Ladybower and Derwent Reservoir has everything you could desire of a walk in the Peak - excellent views and fine situations. Peak District Walk – Derwent Edge & Ladybower Reservoir. On reaching White Tor I took my final short break on the walk, finding a cosy niche on the west facing exposed side of Derwent Edge. Fairholmes Bamford Hope Valley S33 0AQ. It starts and finishes at Fairholmes, the visitor centre for the Derwent Dams which … Route description: Fairholmes-Derwent Reservoir-Abbey Clough-Cartledge Stones Ridge-Back Tor-Derwent Edge-Whinstone Lee Tor-Derwent-Fairholmes I decided to head for the Peak District today and do one of my favourite walks in the park, Derwent Edge. Route Description for Derwent Edge From Fairholmes, go past the visitors centre in the direction of Derwent Dam. You will quickly pass the magnificent Derwent Dam on your right, and the start of Derwent Reservoir.
Eventbrite - Her on a Hill presents Derwent Edge and Abbey Brook, Peak District Women's Guided Walk - Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Fairholmes Car Park, Bamford, England.