Derwent Dam Visitor Information
📍 Location: Upper Derwent Valley, Derbyshire, S33 0AQ | Coordinates: 53.4115° N, 1.7179° W
🅿️ Parking Info: Fairholmes Car Park nearby (pay and display)
🕒 Opening Times: Open access year-round
🚻 Toilets: Public toilets at Fairholmes Visitor Centre
☕️ Food & Drink Nearby: Fairholmes kiosk (seasonal); pubs in nearby Bamford and Hope Valley
🐶 Dog Friendly: Yes, dogs welcome on leads
🧭 Things to Do Nearby: Derwent Reservoir walk, Howden Dam, Ladybower Reservoir
🎟 Entry Cost: Free to visit
🚌 Public Transport Access: Seasonal buses run to Fairholmes from Bamford train station
🕓 Best Time to Visit: Spring and early autumn after heavy rainfall to catch the Dam spill over
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