Ladybower Reservoir
Bamford, United Kingdom
A long reservoir in the Upper Derwent valley, built over two drowned villages, with two huge bellmouth overflows beside the dam. Further up the valley the Derwent Dam was used for Dambusters practice.
- Nearest town
- Bamford, United Kingdom
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 53.3800, -1.7000
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–July. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and August–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Fieldhead CampsiteCampsite8 km from Ladybower ReservoirShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Dale Farm CampsiteCampsite15 km from Ladybower ReservoirTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowers
- Hayfield CampsiteCampsite15 km from Ladybower ReservoirTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Ingfield Farm Caravan SiteCampsite19 km from Ladybower ReservoirTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Cold Springs Farm CampsiteCampsite20 km from Ladybower ReservoirTentsMotorhomesShowersToilets
- The Bull I' Th' Thorn CampsiteCampsite22 km from Ladybower ReservoirTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Ladybower Reservoir?
Ladybower Reservoir is in Bamford, United Kingdom, at GPS 53.3800, -1.7000. It is about 6 km from Castleton.
Can you camp near Ladybower Reservoir?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Peak Park Conservation Centre, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 99 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Ladybower Reservoir?
Ladybower Reservoir is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Peak District: Mam Tor, Ladybower and Chatsworth.
What is there to see near Ladybower Reservoir?
Places worth a stop nearby: Mam Tor (8 km), Chatsworth (18 km), Dovedale (36 km) and Jodrell Bank Observatory (43 km).
When is the best time to visit Ladybower Reservoir?
The most pleasant months are usually June–July. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and August–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)