Welcome
In the heart of the stunning Peak District National Park, the Derwent, Howden and Ladybower Reservoirs make up the Upper Derwent Valley. Upper Derwent Valley was created in the early 20th Century to provide 10,000 million gallons of water for the growing urban population in the East Midlands and South Yorkshire.
There are the flooded villages of Derwent and Ashopton –when water levels are low, you may get a glimpse of the village remains. The Derwent, Howden, and Ashopton Resevoirs were once the training site of the famous Dambusters Squadron.
Please contact us for further information regarding accessibility or stop in at the shop at Fairholmes visitor centre.
We hope you have a wonderful experience!
Level access
There is level access from the car park to:
Picnic area by Fairholmes visitor centreVisual
General
Getting here
Travel by public transport
Parking
Arrival
Path to main entrance
Main entrance
Getting around inside
Shop
Tramper mobility scooters available for hire at an hourly rate, more information here https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/cycle/bike-hire-centres/derwent
Public toilet
Fairholmes disabled toilet
Place to eat and drink
Derwent cafe
Food is available to takeaway by ordering at the window, picnic benches are nearby to eat at.
Limited options available, please speak to a member of staff about any intolerances, allergies or dietary needs.
Getting around outside
Derwent dam trail
Accessible for trampers but path slopes in places
Designated Walking Trail
Designated Walking Trail
Ladybower Dam and 'plugholes' trail
The trail is sloped and uneven in parts and involves crossing a road to get to the dam and plugholes
Picnic Area
Picnic area by Fairholmes visitor centre
Picnic benches are available near Derwent cafe to eat at
Customer care support
Tramper mobility scooters can be rented