Ladybower Reservoir — Attraction in High Peak

Ladybower Reservoir is a beautiful and peaceful destination in the heart of the Peak District, ideal for anyone looking to connect with nature. The reservoir is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, with rolling hills and dense woodlands, making it a perfect spot for a relaxing day out. We enjoyed walking along the well-maintained paths that loop around the reservoir. The trails are suitable for all levels of fitness, and even though we didn’t venture up to Bamford Edge, the views across the water were still absolutely stunning. The tranquillity of the area made it easy to forget the hustle and bustle of daily life.

One of the highlights of our visit was discovering the history of the reservoir. The iconic Ladybower viaduct is a sight to behold, and learning about the Dambusters' connection to the area added an interesting historical dimension to our walk. There are informative signs along the paths that provide great insights into the reservoir's construction and significance.

The reservoir is spacious enough that even on a busy day, it never felt crowded. We found some lovely picnic spots where we could sit back, relax, and enjoy the serene surroundings. The local wildlife was an added bonus, with plenty of birds and other creatures to spot along the way.The nearby visitor centre was a great stop, offering refreshments and clean facilities, which made our visit even more enjoyable. All in all, Ladybower Reservoir is a fantastic destination for anyone visiting the Peak District, offering natural beauty, rich history, and a peaceful atmosphere.

I highly recommend it and look forward to returning for more exploration...

Family friendly and pleasant visit to ladybower reservoir.

The plug holes was empty which was amazing to see and you could see the structural elements. Although it would have also been great to see them in use the water level was not high, which isn't a bad thing as you still get to see part of the 20m depth. Small beauty birds has been flying down and feeding of the sides of the wall of the pithole, which was lovely to see for all the family. There are information board on on the left as you go through the gates and one half way telling you about the village that in under the water of the dam which helped make the place more exiting for everyone.

Walking towards the end of the bridge at ladybower you can turn left down the hill which leads you down the forest and back onto the main road or left. On the left there was small water streams on route, which had flowing water. Lovely to see and very calming. We didn't make it to the end of the reservoir as was advised that you can't circle around and would need to come back on yourself.

If you park towards the top side of the ladybower reservoir as you drive towards fairholmes visitor centre and walk across the busy (this can be loud as its a 50mph road) there is a lovely place to see all the geese and their babies.

Parking: on street outside of the fishing area is free and along side the top end of the reservoir. However, is is paid parking at Heatherdean, which has a...

Good place to visit in Peak District. This can be a combo for foreign tourists who may not drive. There are three reservoirs (including this one) in and around. Wheel chair accessible parking space. Is there enough space. I don’t know as we didn’t drive here. I don’t quite remember the name of other to reservoir however, it is a fantastic Trail to walk with three reservoirs and The trial is also also very good. Baby stroll friendly dog friendly. This is a very picture place. Since this is very easily accessible to the main road. People usually escape the reservoirs upstream and then just visit this place and go back. There are hotels and cafes nearby and home stay Anyways, they are quite expensive, especially during spring and summer. Those who take public transport or on trains to travel, they can visit Castleton first have a hike there. Then next day they can come to this place by catching a bus which cost 2 pounds, and then explore this place for a day. Perhaps go back to Sheffield or even Castleton. Anything should work well, work well. If you decide to stay in Castleton next day morning, you can visit Manchester, and then return...