BLGFLTA Famous Peak District National Park - Derbyshire(North Derbyshire) (Dark Peak Landmarks) 6th - 7th July 2024

What are the Ladybower Reservoir Plugholes?

Ladybower Reservoir is a large Y-shaped, artificial reservoir, the lowest of three in the Upper Derwent Valley in Derbyshire,

Where are the plug holes at Ladybower?

The plugholes areat the southern end of Ladybower Reservoir, accessed just off the A6103. There is a viewing platform on the roadside and one across the dam wall on the other side. There is a tall gate which allows access to the dam wall, and you can walk across this to the other plug hole viewing point.

Where is Win Hill? 

Win Hill is a hill north west of Bamford in the Derbyshire Peak District of England. Its summit is 462 m above sea level and it is bounded by the River Derwent to the east, the River Noe to the south west and Ladybower Reservoir to the north, with a ridge running north west linking it to Kinder Scout.

Why is it called Win Hill?

To uncover the reason for the names of our two hills that create this beautiful valley: Lose Hill and Win Hill, you have to go much further back in time to the Saxon period of the 650s AD when the Kings of Mercia and Wessex on Losehill and Northumbria on Winhill fought a titanic battle –Northumbria won and hence the...

What is Bamford Edge?

Bamford Edge is an overhang of gritstone rock that sticks out north of the village of Bamford, Hope Valley, in the English county of Derbyshire. The first ascent of "Smoked Salmon", which is graded as E8 7b was made by British climber Johnny Dawes

Where is Crook Hill?

Crook Hill is a small hill in the Peak District National Park in the English county of Derbyshire, 5 kilometres northeast of Castleton

Where is Ashopton Viaduct?

The Ashopton Viaduct is a major bridge in the Peak District, where theA57crosses the Ladybower Reservoir. It was built along with the rest of the reservoir works, and opened in 1943. It is the only major crossing of the whole reservoir.

The viaduct itself stands directly on top of the old village of Ashopton, which was controversially demolished and flooded to make way for the reservoir. Construction began in 1935, but like many other projects was interrupted by the Second World War, which slowed progress.

In 1947, due to low water levels following a drought, the spire of the old Ashopton church reappeared next to the viaduct.

Where is the River Derwent  ( Derbyshire)?

The Derwent is a river in Derbyshire, England. It is 50 miles long and is a tributary of the River Trent, which it joins south of Derby. Throughout its course, the river mostly flows through the Peak District and its foothills. Much of the river's route, with the exception of the city of Derby, is rural.

Where does the River Derwent, Derbyshire start and finish?

The River Derwent rises on Bleaklow and Howden Moors at about 2065 ft (630 m) above sea level.From there it flows south for a mere 60 miles (97 km) before merging with the River Trent not far south-east of Derby.