Ladybower Reservoir Visitor Information
📍 Location: Ladybower Reservoir, near Bamford, Derbyshire
🅿️ Parking Info: Several car parks including Heatherdene, Fairholmes, and roadside lay-bys (charges may apply)
🕒 Opening Times: Open access all year round
🚻 Toilets: Available at Fairholmes Visitor Centre
☕️ Food & Drink Nearby: Fairholmes café kiosk, Ladybower Inn, Yorkshire Bridge Inn
🐶 Dog Friendly: Yes – dogs welcome on leads around livestock and cycling areas
🧭 Things to Do Nearby: Walk or cycle the reservoir loop, hike to Win Hill or Derwent Edge, visit Derwent Dam
🎟 Entry Cost: Free to access; parking charges apply
🚌 Public Transport Access: Regular buses from Sheffield to Bamford; limited service to Fairholmes
🕓 Best Time to Visit: Late spring to early autumn for best views and walking conditions
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