Ride straight past the dams, made famous by the dam busters, a spectacular site when overflowing! This ride is perfect for winter when you want to get out but don’t want to deal with mud. There’s even a cafe on route too. This is the shortest loop possible at Ladybower but longer loops can easily be created by adding on Derwent and Howden reservoirs to the north.
Route Description
1. This route can be ridden either way and is a nice easy, flat circular for winter. Follow the road and bridleway around the edge of the reservoir, stopping at the cafe at the dam for a brew. There is a short section on the main road as you cross the bridge however this has a very wide pavement section should you prefer to stay off the road.
COMING SOON – longer routes around Ladybower! There are so many possibilities from this starting point!
Parking
Park at the Bridge End car park, half way up the access road to Fairholmes. This has ample room for horseboxes and trailers.
Address: Bridge End Car Park, Derwent Lane S33 0AQ
Cost: £4. This car park used to be free but has recently been made pay and display and is coin only due to lack of phone signal in the valley.
