Peak Boutique Cottages

Rural Country Cottage Getaways - Retreat to a 17th Century Farm in your own private holiday cottage

Peak Boutique Cottages

Rural Country Cottage Getaways - Retreat to a 17th Century Farm in your own private holiday cottage

Derwent Edge

Derwent Edge

8 miles distance and a 3.5-4 hour walk – 32 miles from the cottage

This Upper Derwent Valley walk is a lovely 8-mile route taking in some wonderful views from Derwent Edge. From Fairholmes at Ladybower Reservoir, you start by walking past the impressive Derwent Dam then making your way along the Upper Derwent Reservoir before the uphill climb to Lost Lad cairn then the trig point at Back Tor. From here you walk along the flagstones of Derwent Edge, maybe stopping for a moment to admire the unusual rock formations, including ‘cakes of bread’ and ‘wheel stones’, before then heading back downhill to Ladybower Reservoir and one final loop past Derwent Dam before you’re back at Fairholmes car park.