Ladybower Drop down to the dam at Ladybower From From to link the shores of the Peak District’s North Sheffield Glossop A57 0 400 Metres largest expanse of water. Section on A57 pavement. 0 1/4 Mile Access For All Route: 1 From the car park, head south past the building and along the tarmac path for elevated views of the dam. A6013 2 Return to the car park at the northern end and drop down through the woodland to meet the Ladybower road. Reservoir Start / Finish 3 Cross the road to the pavement southwards to access the dam. Heatherdene The three linked reservoirs of Howden, P Access for Many Route: Derwent and Ladybower cover 210 hectares to give the largest expanse of 1 Turn right at the far side of the dam. water in the Peak District. PATHS 2 Follow the forest track uphill to At times of exceptional drought, the For All benches and a view. remains of the submerged Ashopton For Many Alternative: Other Paths village may be seen near the concrete Dam A57 road bridge. OTHER Consider taking out the wheelyboat Gate Road at Ladybower Fisheries. The two giant plugholes drain away excess Gate Gate water to prevent damage to the dam. Building Wood Distance: 400 m for views of the dam, 1 km along the dam, Reservoir 1.5 km to extend River Start Point: Heatherdene Car Park, off the A6013 Bamford road OS Grid Ref: SK 2023 8588 From Post Code: S33 0BY Bamford Nearest Facilities: Heatherdene Car Park © Crown copyright and database rights 2019 Ordnance Survey 0100022750 Miles without Stiles - Easy Access Routes www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/mws 10.