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The DAMBUSTER Ride. Orbit of Ladybower, Derwent and Howden Reservoirs.

Thursday 10th July 2025 9:48am

Starting from - The Sheffield Train departs from Platform 4 of Piccadilly Station at 09:48 and some cyclists may join the train at Romiley or other stations. The ride proper is at 10:38 from Hope Train Station. The car park at Hope Station is a free-to-park car park. Train tickets which are "OPEN RETURN" are advised to give flexibility. M1 2WD

  • 30 miles
  • Mountain Bike
  • 3 hr 30 mins

Organized by groups in the community, these rides are a great way to meet new people, explore your local area and to have fun riding your bike. You can find rides that are suitable for your level of experience and interests whilst enjoying being part of a social cycling community.

About the route

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M1 2WD

We advise Track & Trail style bikes with broader tyres. Hardtails or Gravel bikes are the best choice as 70% of the route is grit and gravel around the reservoirs. Confident riders may use Urban commuter style bikes. You know your skills and abilities but these are open tracks and forest trails with ups and downs.

This is a clockwise circuit of Ladybower, Derwent and Howden Reservoirs.

Quiet, hard-surface back lanes to the reservoirs, gravel trails around the reservoirs, 2-3 miles of the A57 Snake Road.

First stop is Fairholmes car park areabooth with clean and well maintained toilets. There is a hole-in-the-wall tea and cake booth. Second pitstop is the Yorkshire Bride Hotel for coffee, tea and barfood. Outdoor seating next to the bikes.

Helmets are advised but discretionary, A spare inner tube (or repair kit for tubeless tyres) is essential. Please bring one. Bring rolls, snacks and/or fruit. Water bottles can be refilled at both pitstops.

First-timers welcome!

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