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Ladybower Reservoir & Derwent Dam
Bamford, Derbyshire · Free entry
Reservoirs in the Upper Derwent Valley where the Dambusters practised; the 'plugholes' overflow after heavy rain.
Official website Directions Where to stay
Mooch tip Hire bikes at Fairholmes for a lap of the reservoirs.
Visiting
- Opening times
- Open at all times
- How long to allow
- 2-3 hours
- Best time to go
- After heavy rain to see the plugholes
- Accessibility
- Level reservoir roads
Getting there
- Address
- Fairholmes Visitor Centre, Bamford, S33 0AQ
- Parking
- Fairholmes pay car park
- Nearest station
- Bamford (approx 3 miles)
Places to stay near Ladybower Reservoir & Derwent Dam
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Mooch isn’t connected to this attraction and doesn’t sell tickets. Details are from our research – please check with the attraction before you travel.
