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Ladybower Reservoir
© Tom Curtis (view gallery)
Ladybower Reservoir is a large Y-shaped reservoir, the lowest of three in the Upper Derwent Valley in Derbyshire, England. The River Ashop flows into the reservoir from the west; the River Derwent flows south, initially through Howden Reservoir, then Derwent Reservoir, and finally through Ladybower Reservoir.

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The trees at Ladybower waiting for Autumn
© David Dempsey (view gallery)

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Ladybower Reservoir Viewed from the Fisheries Launch Ramp, towards the Snake Road Bridge
© Alan Whitehead (view gallery)
This view of Ladybower Reservoir, is towards the west from the Fisheries Launch Ramp, to the Snake Road bridge

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Ladybower View From the Snake Pass
© Alan Whitehead (view gallery)
This view across Ladybower is to the east from the Snake Road Café, just west of where the Lower Derwent Reservoir runs into Ladybower.

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Ladybower's Western Bellmouth Drain (Plughole) with Bamford Edge Above
© Alan Whitehead (view gallery)
Ladybower's dam wall is to the south of the reservoir and towards each end is a bellmouth drain, known colloquially as Plugholes. These are for overflow protection, so only come into use following heavy rainfall. Above the reservoir is Bamford Edge, which provides a spectacular viewpoint for those able to make the climb.

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Towards the Western End of Ladybower, from the Snake Pass
© Alan Whitehead (view gallery)
Ladybower extends about 3 miles along its west to east arm, widening from its western source, the River Alport. This view is part of this narrow area and is less commercial and less favoured by tourists.

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© Steve Stain (view gallery)

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Ladybower Reservoir, Derbyshire. October 2004
© Stephen Walker (view gallery)

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Ladybower Reservoir.
© George Firth (view gallery)
View from Derwent, site of the submerged village of Ashover.

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Ladybower
© Clair Milner (view gallery)
The old railway tracks at Ladybower near Howden Dam

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Water overlowing Derwent Dam
© Paul Trolley (view gallery)
Taken April 2008 at dusk

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Plug
© Steve Ingers (view gallery)

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Ladybower
© Steve Stain (view gallery)

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A picture of Ladybower Reservoir
© David Lowton (view gallery)
Rainbow trout caught at Ladybower reservoir, Derbyshire, in 1996 (17lb 4oz) Joint record caught by fly fisherman Dave Lowton from St Helens.

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Ladybower from Derwent Edge, February 2005
© Stephen Walker (view gallery)

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A picture of Ladybower Reservoir
© Neil Dangerfield (view gallery)
The Howden dam just up the valley from Ladybower. I took the picture from 500feet up in a helicopter!

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The Reservoir
© Barbara Whiteman (view gallery)
Views around on Ladybower Reservoir.

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Looking through the trees at Derwent Reservoir.
© Paul Trolley (view gallery)
Taken on a lovely summers day July 09 2009.

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View over northern stretch of Ladybower from Hagg Side, to Derwent Dam tower and Pike Low
© Stephen Walker (view gallery)

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The Reservoir
© Barbara Whiteman (view gallery)
Views around the Ladybower Reservoir. This one is of the dam wall

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Ladybower Reservoir in snow, Derbyshire 05 Feb 2009
© Paul Trolley (view gallery)
Ladybower in the February 2009 snows. I tried to get up to the Derwent Reservoirs but the road was impassable.

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Trees overlooking Howden Reservoir.
© Paul Trolley (view gallery)
Taken on a lovely day July 9th 2009.

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New arrivals at the visitors centre in August
© David Dempsey (view gallery)

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A picture of Ladybower Reservoir
© Neil Willan (view gallery)
North stretch of Ladybower Reservoir, taken from the Ashopton side overlooking Crookhill Farm with my 5mp Vivitar camera

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Ladybower Reservoir, Derbyshire
© Dave Clarke (view gallery)

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The Reservoir
© Barbara Whiteman (view gallery)
Views around the Ladybower Reservoir.

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Looking across Derwent Reservoir late April 2008
© Paul Trolley (view gallery)
Looking across Derwent Reservoir

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Looking across to Howden Dam In the far distance
© Paul Trolley (view gallery)
Taken July 2009, a lovely sunny day. I thought the dam looked lovely through the trees.

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Taken from the South dam looking across Ladybower Reservoir
© Neil Willan (view gallery)

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Ladybower Reservoir dam, Derbyshire
© Dave Clarke (view gallery)

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The Plug
© Barbara Whiteman (view gallery)
This amazing but simple design takes any extra water down to the Derwent River on the other side of the dam wall.

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Derwent Reservoir April 2008
© Paul Trolley (view gallery)
On a stormy, rainy day, but Derwent Reservoir looks lovely whatever the weather.

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Taken looking across the south side of Derwent Reservoir towards the South dam
© Neil Willan (view gallery)

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Ladybower in winter; perfect conditions, frosty and sunny with no wind.
© Patricia Anderson (view gallery)

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The Plug
© Barbara Whiteman (view gallery)
This amazing but simple design takes any extra water down to the Derwent River on the other side of the dam wall.

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Derwent Reservoir through the trees April 2008
© Paul Trolley (view gallery)
Taken on a stormy day. I thought the water looked lovely framed by the trees.

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A look across the water.
© Carl Craine (view gallery)

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Ladybower Reservoir
© Steve Stain (view gallery)

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View of Ladybower from walkway
© A Mohamed (view gallery)

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Looking across the Ladybower resevoir, Derbyshire
© Mick Lobley (view gallery)

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Gateway
© Barbara Whiteman (view gallery)
This is the view through the gates and onto the water and the valve towers on the dam wall

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Derwent or Howden Reservoir and one of the Towers April 2008
© Paul Trolley (view gallery)
What looks like mist was heavy rain and sleet. It still looked pretty though.

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Ladybower Reservoir, Peak District, Derbyshire
© Eric Heijmans (view gallery)

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Wide angle picture of the Derwent Reservoir dam from near the bottom
© Andy Platt (view gallery)

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Valve Tower
© Barbara Whiteman (view gallery)

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Ladybower Bridge in the snow
© Paul Trolley (view gallery)
It looked lovely with the snow. I tried to get up the hill to Derwent and Howden Reservoirs but the road was impassable.

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Ladybower Reservoir, Peak District, Derbyshire
© Eric Heijmans (view gallery)

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Pumping Station
© Barbara Whiteman (view gallery)

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Impassable road to Derwent and Howden Reservoirs February 2009
© Paul Trolley (view gallery)
I tried to get up to the other reservoirs but the picture says it all. The place was deserted, but beautiful.

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Ladybower Reservoir
© Myra Smith (view gallery)

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View North Across Ladybower with the Ashopton Road Bridge
© Alan Whitehead (view gallery)
This view across Ladybower reservoir is to the north from the dam wall. The Ashopton Bridge marks the area where Ladybower Brook, the reservoir's eastern source enters.

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Timber by the reservoir
© Neil Willan (view gallery)

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Ladybower Reservoir
© Trevor Summerson (view gallery)
Looking over the Ladybower on a sunny afternoon.

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Ladybower Reservoir
© Ruth Barnes (view gallery)

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Looking across Ladybower Reservoir
© Paul Trolley (view gallery)
Taken late April 2008 with a 350mm telephoto.

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View North from Ladybower's Dam Wall, as Evening Approaches
© Alan Whitehead (view gallery)
Another northwards view from Ladybower's dam wall, this one including one of the Control Towers, from where the sluices are operated to draw down the water level. This image was taken as evening approached and the golden colours began to show.

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Woodlands, Upper Derwent Valley, Ladybower
© Tom Curtis (view gallery)
Sometimes referred to as Derbyshire's Lake District, the Peak District National Park's Upper Derwent Valley is known for its majestic reservoirs, spectacular scenery, peaceful forests and wild open spaces.

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Gates near the old Derwent village
© MattB (view gallery)
Unusual sign on these gates to one of the houses. Note the LNER on the left edge of the sign.

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Ladybower Reservoir, Upper Derwent
© Tom Curtis (view gallery)
Ladybower Reservoir is a large Y-shaped reservoir, the lowest of three in the Upper Derwent Valley in Derbyshire, England. The River Ashop flows into the reservoir from the west; the River Derwent flows south, initially through Howden Reservoir, then Derwent Reservoir, and finally through Ladybower Reservoir.

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Ashopton Derbyshire
© Barbara Whiteman (view gallery)
Ashopton Viaduct taken as we came down from the Derwent Dam. This is the Snake Pass road over the Ladybower res

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Derwent Dam, Ladybower Reservoir
© Tom Curtis (view gallery)
Situated on Ladybower Reservoir in Derbyshire.The RAF’s celebrated 617 squadron flew practice sorties here with their ‘bouncing bombs’, in preparation their epic 1943 raid on the dams of the German Ruhr.

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Ashopton Derbyshire
© Barbara Whiteman (view gallery)
Ladybower Inn on the A57 at Ashopton the bridge is the Ashopton Road over the Ladybower Resr

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Either Howden or Derwent Dam.
© Paul Trolley (view gallery)
Either Derwent or Howdent Dam. Taken on an unusually sunny day July 9th 2009. I find true peace and serenity in the Derwent valley.

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Ashopton Derbyshire
© Barbara Whiteman (view gallery)
View from the village across the Ladybower Res towards the dam wall

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Looking towards Howden or Derwent Dam.
© Paul Trolley (view gallery)
Taken July 9th 2009. It was nice to have a blue sky.

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Ashopton Derbyshire
© Barbara Whiteman (view gallery)
this is the view from the village with the Snake Pass on the right. It is closed at the moment due to land slides

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Looking towards Derwent Dam.
© Paul Trolley (view gallery)
Sunny July 9th 2009. Perhaps my favourite place in the world and I've been around a fair bit.

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