This walk starts from Fairholmes car park at the north end of Ladybower Reservoir. Ladybower and the surrounding reservoirs were the location for the training flights for the Dambuster raids in WW2.
The west tower in the foreground and east tower in the background of the Upper Derwent Reservoir. The route along Derwent Edge can be seen.
Walking north along the Upper Derwent Reservoir takes you to Abbey Brook, turning right along Sheepfold Clough. This view from Hillend provides superb views to Edale Valley and the Kinder Plateau.
Lost Lad provides an ideal stop for a break and to search for lost goretex gloves, thanks to Marty F. This added another mile or so to the walk.
The Cakes of Bread.
Derwent Edge offers good views along the whole stretch of Ladybower and Derwent Reservoirs.
Dovestone Tor.
Salt Cellar Boulders.
Crook Hill and Win Hill from the descent down to the reservoir.
The view north toward Hagg Side from High House Farm.
The view south from the same location.
An interesting spot on the reservoir. Derwent village was drowned to make the reservoir. At low water level the top of the village church spire can be seen above the water line.
The East Tower
The West Tower and dam wall.
One hungry duck trying to eat ones gaiters.
I notice you've included some photographs of the isolated rock formations; one aspect of the Peak District that I particularly admire.
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