Ladybower Reservoir - Derwent
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Ladybower Reservoir
Ladybower Reservoir
Derbyshire
Peak District
S33 0AZ
Ladybower Reservoir
Derbyshire
Peak District
S33 0AZ
Tel: 01433 650953
Ladybower and the Derwent Dams are a short journey from Sheffield City Centre.
The upper two dams, Howden and Derwent, were constructed between 1901 and 1916 and Ladybower Dam later in 1935. The construction of Ladybower Dam (undertaken by the water authorities) did cause considerable controversy because it involved the flooding of two villages; Ashopton and Derwent. However, despite protests the dam went ahead and was finished in 1943, though the reservoir took a further two years to fill. At the time this was the largest reservoir in Britain.
Today visitors enjoy walking and cycling around the dams not to mention real ale and good food in the various country pubs.
The upper two dams, Howden and Derwent, were constructed between 1901 and 1916 and Ladybower Dam later in 1935. The construction of Ladybower Dam (undertaken by the water authorities) did cause considerable controversy because it involved the flooding of two villages; Ashopton and Derwent. However, despite protests the dam went ahead and was finished in 1943, though the reservoir took a further two years to fill. At the time this was the largest reservoir in Britain.
Today visitors enjoy walking and cycling around the dams not to mention real ale and good food in the various country pubs.
